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Ilunga Makabu

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  • Euro News: Badou Jack, Wallin vs. Gassiev, Prat vs. Spomer, Zeuge, More

    As first reported by Dan Rafael, Dubai-based cruiserweight Badou Jack (28-3-3) has now been named "champion in recess" by the WBC. This paves the way for a fight for the now vacant WBC cruiserweight title between Noel Mikaelian (26-2) and ex-champ Il...

    5d ago
  • Adrien Broner vs. Chris Howard on November 4 at Casino Miami Jai Alai

    In the main event, four division champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner meets another Cincinnati, OH fighter in Chris Howard (18-2-1, 8 KOs).

    2w ago
  • Badou Jack Credits His Strength In Knockout Win Over Makabu: "They Underestimated My Power"

    The nagging ticking sound playing in the playground had become unbearably loud. However, at the age of 39, Badou Jack was well aware that his time in this brutal profession was drawing to a close. In an effort to protract his career just a bit longer...

    7mos ago
  • Subriel Matias, Badou Jack Knockouts Highlight: Weekend Afterthoughts

    Some fighters are so consistently exciting it feels like watching them butter toast would be quality television. Every generation has them; the kind of guys who feel like they could be in a classic any time they step in the ring. Carmen Basilio, Bobb...

    7mos ago
  • Badou Jack Drops Ilunga Makabu Twice, Stops Him in Twelfth For WBC Title

    Badou Jack achieved the history he set out to make from the moment he accepted this fight. Precision power punching went a long way toward Jack becoming a three-division titlist after he stopped Ilunga ‘Junior’ Makabu in the 12th round. Makabu was do...

    7mos ago
  • Ilunga Makabu vs. Badou Jack - LIVE BoxingScene Scorecard

    Makabu, Jack Scorecard BoxingScene Live - At Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Youtube star turned boxer Jake “The Problem Child” Paul will, at long last, face undefeated light heavyweight Tommy “TNT” Fury, younger brother of heavyweight world c...

    7mos ago
  • Badou Jack: I Have A Chance To Become First Muslim To Win A World Title In Saudi Arabia

    Badou Jack couldn’t picture a more ideal location to potentially become a three-division titlist. The former super middleweight and light heavyweight titleholder is a slight underdog versus defending WBC cruiserweight beltholder Ilunga ‘Junior’ Makab...

    7mos ago
  • Results

    Jake Paul, Tommy Fury Both Under Contracted Limit For ESPN+ Pay-Per-View Main Event

    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are finally one sleep away from their long brewing grudge match. The pair of unbeaten prospects both weighed below the 185-pound contract limit for their scheduled eight-round contest. Paul was the lightest weight of his t...

    7mos ago
  • Badou Jack on WBC Ranking For Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Winner

    Badou Jack has every expectation of winning the WBC cruiserweight title this weekend. What he doesn’t anticipate is the winner of the Jake Paul-Tommy Fury main event being lined up to face him next—or ever—no matter where they land in the sanctioning...

    7mos ago
  • Makabu Warns Badou Jack: I'm Going To Break Your Nose, Your Jaw, Your Ribs

    Ilunga ‘Junior’ Makabu has loftier goals in mind than the current title defense on his schedule. It’s not to say that he’s looking past Badou Jack. If anything, he is looking through the former two-division titlist, whom he has vowed to brutalize in...

    7mos ago
  • Badou Jack's Title-Fight Return Prompts Crossed Fingers, Held Breath

    Believe it or not, we writers are an objective bunch. Though conspiracy theorists insist otherwise, we gather at ringside or in front of our televisions with unbiased eyes and assemble our stories based on the facts as we see them.

    7mos ago
  • Badou Jack Goes for a Twilight Capper

    By Cliff Rold - Every good fighter can’t be a megastar. Most won’t get close. Some of the ones who don’t get there are every bit as valuable to the sport in their time. They’re the character of the sport, the ones who make it worth staying a fan betw...

    7mos ago
  • Jake Paul-Tommy Fury: DAZN, Fite TV Nab Canada Distribution Rights; Full Global Schedule Released

    The platform on which Jake Paul made his pro debut is back in the fold for his latest ring adventure. Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), Paul's promotional company, revealed global distribution rights for the content creator and unbeaten cruiserweight's...

    7mos ago
  • Jake Paul-Tommy Fury Fight Announced For 2/26 In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; ESPN PPV In U.S.

    Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced Friday morning that Jake Paul will, at long last, face undefeated pro boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, on February 26 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card will also featu...

    8mos ago
  • Guidry vs. Stiverne Now Tops Don King Card on Jan. 21, Makabu-Mikaelian is Off

    Hall of Fame promoter Don King is making some changes to his upcoming card at Casino Miami Jai Alai, which takes place on Saturday, January 21.

    8mos ago

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