Boxing News: page 93

Rashida Ellis returns from hiatus with a hunger to go after a title

Rashida Ellis, who will face Maria Salinas on Friday at the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California, believes she could be in a title fight relatively soon.

Oliver Zaren remains undefeated, outpointing Ante Bilic in Copenhagen

Denmark super middleweight Oliver Zaren won a unanimous decision over Croatia’s battle-tested Ante Bilic at Herlev Hall outside Copenhagen, Denmark.

Justis Huni to return on undercard of Jai Opetaia’s next fight

Justis Huni will begin his comeback on December 6 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Australia, facing Kiki Leutele.

Swan sung: Pioneer Cecilia Braekhus wins unified titles in final fight

Cecilia Braekhus put a bow on her Hall of Fame career Saturday in outpointing Ema Kozin in Lillestrom, Norway, to win unified junior middleweight titles.

Cristobal Lorente and Nathaniel Collins share hard-fought draw for European featherweight title

GLASGOW, Scotland – Nathaniel Collins and Cristobal Lorente couldn’t be separated after their breathless European title fight at the Braehead Arena.

Shakhram Giyasov, Lazizbek Mullajonov to return November 14

Former Uzbekistan Olympians Shakhram Giyasov and Lazizbek Mullojonov have been scheduled to fight November 14 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Lift Promotions announced on Saturday.

Louie O'Doherty captures British lightweight title, halts Regan Glackin in 10th round, Carrigan wins debut

'Hutch Train' back on track as Willy Hutchinson scores stoppage of Mark Jeffers

'Hutch Train' back on track as Willy Hutchinson scores stoppage of Mark Jeffers, writes Tom Ivers

Alex Arthur Jnr, Marcus Sutherland, and Reece Lynch maintain unbeaten pro starts in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Scotland – Alex Arthur Jnr, who is trained by his father, former IBF super featherweight champion Alex Arthur Snr, picked up the second win of his professional career at Glasgow’s Braehead Arena.

Javier Santana too good for Steve Collins Jnr in Glasgow, wins for Drew Limond and Yandiel Lozano-Oquendo

Undercard results from the Braehead Arena, where Nathaniel Collins challenges Cristobal Lorente for the European featherweight title

Daily Bread Mailbag: The future of Tank Davis, Terence Crawford, Lubin-Ortiz, credit for Felix Trinidad and Steve Collins

In this week’s mailbag, coach Stephen Edwards talks about the next possible steps for Terence Crawford, looks ahead to some of the big fights in the 2025 calendar, reflects on some great “short fights” and gives props to Steve Collins and Felix Trinidad.

Cristobal Lorente ready to crush Nathaniel Collins' dreams in title eliminator

Cristobal Lorente is preparing to tear up the script ahead of defending his European featherweight title against Nathaniel Collins on Saturday in Glasgow, Scotland.

GGG, HOF, PPV, $$$ and assorted other slow-boxing-week topics

The fact is, it’s tough to come up with column angles when boxing’s power brokers hand you a stretch of multiple weeks without a major fight. Let's try anyway.

How to Watch: In final fight, Cecilia Braekus challenges Ema Kozin

Cecilia Braekhus' final fight will be available to watch, but her Saturday challenge of unified junior middleweight titleholder Ema Kozin will stream on tape-delay Sunday.

Nathaniel Collins already eyeing Stephen Fulton’s title, unification

Nathaniel Collins is ranked No. 1 by the WBC at 126lbs and will likely be ordered to face current belt holder Stephen Fulton should he top Cristobal Lorente in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday.

Linn Sandstrom gets back in the win column in Australia

Linn Sandstrom bounced back from her first stoppage loss to score a points win over Thailand's Kanokwan Wirunpat on Friday in Melbourne, Australia.

Umar Dzambekov experiences thrill of letting his hands go in KO win

Uncorking a second-round uppercut with one second remaining, Umar Dzambekov knocked out Artem Brusov to improve to 13-0 Friday night in Santa Ynez, California.

Cain Sandoval scores 10th-round KO as Zuffa transition awaits

Cain Sandoval provided another example of his unflinching street-fighting style Friday night by stopping Jino Rodrigo in an all-action bout in Santa Ynez, California.

Pedro Taduran-Christian Balunan ‘Thrilla in Manila II’ now a mandatory

BoxingScene has confirmed that the IBF will recognize the Pedro Taduran-Christian Balunan 105lbs title fight as a mandatory defense.

Manny Pacquiao return being eyed for January on Amazon Prime

Manny Pacquiao’s return bout is targeted for January as a Premier Boxing Champions’ pay-per-view card on Amazon Prime, BoxingScene learned on Friday.

Uganda's John Munduga dies at 64

The Ugandan great John Munduga has reportedly died at the age of 64

Raymond Muratalla-Andy Cruz mandatory title fight ordered by IBF

Negotiations for a fight between one of the sport's top prospects and the IBF lightweight champion have been ordered, Jake Donovan writes

Cecilia Braekhus is leaving women’s boxing in ‘great shape’

Although Cecilia Braekhus cannot be certain whether her career will end on a high note or in disappointment on Saturday, she is sure of at least two things...

Derek 'Bozy' Ennis promises 'aggressive', versatile Jack Catterall

Jack Catterall’s new trainer Derek “Bozy” Ennis is prioritising improving the welterweight’s defence

Running man: Nathaniel Collins refuses to slow down or be denied

Featherweight Nathaniel Collins believes he is now entering a "life or death" moment in his career, writes Tris Dixon.

Chaise Nelson-Alexander Espinoza set for October 10

The lightweight Chaise Nelson is to fight Alexander Espinoza of Nicaragua at Club Hefe in Houston, Texas on October 10

Nathaniel Collins and Cristobal Lorente make weight targeting Stephen Fulton

Scotland’s Nathaniel Collins and Cristobal Lorente, of Spain and the defending EBU featherweight champion, made weight ahead of their title fight on Saturday evening at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, Scotland

Maxi Hughes to fight Rafael Acosta for vacant EBU title on December 6

Lightweights Maxi Hughes and Rafael Acosta will fight for the vacant EBU title on December 6 at the Velodrome in Dos Hermanas, Spain.

Promoters GBM announce eight-strong super-middleweight tournament

Britain’s Steed Woodall will lead an eight-fighter, super-middleweight tournament at Connexin Live Arena in Hull, England on November 8

Azael Villar and Ricardo Astuvilca make weight for Niagara Falls rematch

Azael Villar and Ricardo Astuvilca made the junior flyweight limit with plenty of room to spare.

Danny Gonzalez: ‘Danny Garcia will be shellshocked by what I am today’

In 2018, Danny Gonzalez spent about 30 rounds sparring with Danny Garcia ahead of his fight with Shawn Porter. Even then, Gonzalez had a feeling the two would meet in a real fight one day.

'Pitbull' Cruz and Lamont Roach Jnr put it all on the line on December 6

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and Lamont Roach Jnr are uniting for a December 6 Prime Video pay-per-view main event and filling some of the voids left by their currently “discombobulated” sport.

Isaac Lucero: 'I'm gonna make people fall in love with my style'

Isaac Lucero could not ask for a better stage on which to audition for a future title shot.

Umar Dzambekov and Artem Brusov make weight for date in Santa Ynez

Before Umar Dzambekov and Artem Brusov face one another in the ring, they first had to face the scale.

‘Simple and easy’ says Cristobal Lorente ahead of Nathaniel Collins clash

Cristobal Lorente is confident heading into his fight this Saturday against Scotland's Nathaniel Collins in Glasgow.

Injury rules Khalil Coe out of fight with Jesse Hart

Khalil Coe will have to wait a little longer for his U.S. homecoming fight.

Janibek Alimkhanuly-Erislandy Lara unification bout in play

BoxingScene has learned that Janibek Alimkhanuly, the unbeaten IBF and WBO 160lbs titlist, is on course to face WBA middleweight titleholder Erislandy Lara.

Lennox Lewis advises Oleksandr Usyk to retire on top – like he did

“He’s got to feel that push that he wants to retire,” said Lennox Lewis when asked about Oleksandr Usyk's exit from the sport.

Cecilia Braekhus on ‘fantastic journey’ toward Ema Kozin and final fight

Cecilia Braekhus' next fight will be her last, but she isn’t treating Saturday’s swan song against unified junior middleweight titleholder Ema Kozin like a glorified farewell tour.

Joe Gallagher reveals positive news in fight against cancer

“From getting diagnosed in November last year, we’re now in October, it’s mad to think nearly a whole year’s gone,” says Joe Gallagher.

Ricky Hatton, in his last interview, on how he wants to be remembered

International Boxing Hall of Famer and two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton spoke to Darren Barker on First Round TV shortly before his death on September 14.

World Boxing switches Congress from India to Italy

World Boxing’s forthcoming Congress, set for November 23, has been relocated from India to Italy and will not impact the World Boxing Cup Finals.

360 Promotions' Chumash card a proving ground for Zuffa Boxing arrivals

Odds are that the bulk of Tom Loeffler's 360 Promotions stable will participate in the new Zuffa Boxing venture.

Masamichi Yabuki-Felix Alvarado title fight set for November 22 in Mexico

BoxingScene has confirmed that Masamichi Yabuki’s mandatory IBF flyweight title defense against Felix Alvarado will proceed as planned November 22 in Hermosillo, Mexico.

Willibaldo Garcia-Kenshiro Teraji winner must next face Andrew Moloney, per IBF

The IBF is prepared to approve Willibaldo Garcia-Kenshiro Teraji in a defense of Garcia's 115lbs title – if the winner agrees to next face mandatory challenger Andrew Moloney.

Brandon Glanton breaks down, stops Marcus Browne in six

Brandon Glanton showed on Wednesday that boxing isn’t about how you start but rather how you finish, stopping Marcus Browne in Lagos, Nigeria.

Jai Opetaia-Huseyin Cinkara official for December 6 in Australia

Cruiserweight titleholder Jai Opetaia will defend his IBF belt against Huseyin Cinkara on December 6 at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Australia.

WBC president ‘welcomes’ Dana White, Zuffa to boxing with background

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has made it clear to Dana White that boxing’s way of business doesn’t change with the snap of a finger.

Carl Frampton: 'What I do for a living now doesn't feel like work'

Carl Frampton is embracing life after boxing in his commentary role at DAZN - and no longer getting punched in the face for a living

Manny Pacquiao launches Manny Pacquiao Promotions in America

Manny Pacquiao today launched Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) in the United States in a venture designed to reshape “the future of the sport he helped define”.