Ionut Baluta

Conlan: I Want Stephen Fulton in August in Belfast or Winter in NYC

Michael Conlan won the WBO International super bantamweight title as he extended his unbeaten record with a win over Ionut Baluta at York Hall on Friday. The two men were fighting on a Queensberry Promotions show live on BT Sport, in what was Conlan’...

Michael Conlan Overcomes Ionut Baluta With Majority Decision in Tough Fight

Michael Conlan kept on track for what he hopes will be a world title shot in the next six months, but only just, as he claimed a majority decision over Ionut Baluta at York Hall in London on Friday night. 

Mthalane-Edwards ESPN+ Weigh-In Report From York Hall

Moruti Mthalane is back in familiar territory—on the road. The two-time and reigning IBF flyweight titlist attempts his fourth defense as he faces unbeaten challenger Sunny Edwards (15-0, 4KOs). Both boxers made weight for their scheduled 12-round ma...

Frank Warren Talks Edwards-Mthalane, Bentley's Defeat, Adeleye, More

ON FRIDAY NIGHT Sunny Edwards has the opportunity to punch himself into the flyweight history books by beating a highly decorated champion in Moruti Mthalane and taking home the IBF world title belt.

Michael Conlan Feels Stronger, Believes Puncher Power is Better, at 122

By Thomas Gerbasi - Conlan is also making his first appearance at 122 pounds since his pro debut, a move he’s been talking about for a while as he chases his first world title. That’s also been a smooth process as he approaches weigh-in day, a realit...

Michael Conlan: Baluta Fight is Dangerous, I Want World Title Shot Next

Michael Conlan isn’t fazed by Ionut Baluta’s recent good run of form – insisting that he will win here and then become world champion later this year. Conlan (14-0, 8 KOs) faces Baluta (14-2, 3 KOs) in London on Friday, on the undercard of the IBF fl...

Photos: Michael Conlan, Ionut Baluta - Face-Off at Final Presser

Michael Conlan, Ionut Baluta Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - The London spotlight will shine on Belfast's Michael “Mick” Conlan and South African great Moruti Mthalane from Copper Box Arena on Friday, April 30.

Conlan vs. Baluta, Mthalane vs. Edwards Doubleheader Announced, April 30

The London spotlight will shine on Belfast's Michael “Mick” Conlan and South African great Moruti Mthalane from Copper Box Arena on Friday, April 30. Mthalane, who is undefeated since 2008, will defend his IBF flyweight world title in the main event...

Michael Conlan To Be Positioned For Stephen Fulton Shot, Says Arum

Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, is looking to get Irish Olympian Michael Conlan in position for a world title shot by the end of this year. Conlan is scheduled to fight on May 1 in London. The unbeaten boxer will be the co-featured attraction to the IBF fl...

Michael Conlan Has No Issue Facing Isaac Dogboe on December 5

Undefeated Olympian Michael Conlan has no problem with facing former WBO super bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe next. Conlan is slated to fight again on December 5, likely in the UK - which is the date when WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is ta...

David Oliver Joyce Reflects on Crushing Defeat at Hands of Baluta

David Oliver Joyce has opened up following his battle with Ionut Baluta at York Hall over the weekend. Joyce came up short in the fight, with Baluta coming out on top, and the Irishman has revealed he will sit down with his family to discuss his futu...

Ionut Baluta Shocks David Oliver Joyce, Stops Him in Three

London, UK - Ionut Baluta threw hard shots and plenty of them as he upset David Oliver Joyce, stopping the Irish prospect in the third round of their super-bantamweight ten-rounder on the Josh Taylor-Apinun Khongsong undercard at the York Hall in Eas...