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Regis Prograis, Lou DiBella File Lawsuit: Withdraw From WBSS

Regis Prograis, Lou DiBella File Lawsuit: Withdraw From WBSS

Jake Donovan

•Aug 9, 2019

Prograis (24-0, 20KOs) is joined by DiBella Entertainment (DBE)—his longtime promoter—as plaintiffs in a formal complaint against defendants Comosa AG, WBSS founders who have overseen both seasons of five separate tournaments spanning four weight divisions. According to the filed lawsuit—of which BoxingScene.com has obtained a copy—the heart of the complaint centers on Comosa’s failure to deposit purse funds and potential win bonus into an escrow account as contractually promised.

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WBO, WBC Squabble Over Assigned Officials For Briedis-Glowacki

WBO, WBC Squabble Over Assigned Officials For Briedis-Glowacki

Jake Donovan

•Jun 15, 2019

At this point, all that the World Boxing Super Series event handlers can do is move forward with its original intention of providing the best possible ring action. Saturday’s cruiserweight tournament semifinals clash between Mairis Briedis and Krzysztof Glowacki has taken a bizarre turn regarding the hardware at stake for the main event in Riga, Latvia. Both the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Council (WBC) have made their belts available for the bout, only for the WBC to since threaten to withdraw its sanction.

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WBC Withdraw Sanction of Glowacki-Briedis, Blame The WBSS

WBC Withdraw Sanction of Glowacki-Briedis, Blame The WBSS

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 15, 2019

While not revealing the exact details, World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has withdraw the organization's sanction from Saturday's World Boxing Super Series semi-final bout between Krysztof Glowacki and Mairis Briedis, which takes place in Latvia.

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Usyk Hopes There is WBSS Tournament For Heavyweights

Usyk Hopes There is WBSS Tournament For Heavyweights

Random Hits

•Jun 8, 2019

A week out from the Season 2 Cruiserweight Semi-Finals, Season 1 champ Aleksandr Usyk can’t pick a clear favourite in Riga and hopes for a WBSS tournament in his new division. Usyk came, fought and took it all in Season 1 of the World Boxing Super Series. He became the first winner of the Ali Trophy after outpointing Murat Gassiev in the Final on July 21, the first undisputed world cruiserweight champion, the consensus 2018 Fighter of the year. All achieved through competing in best vs best format of the WBSS.

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Inoue vs. Donaire Final Will Be Huge Spectacle, Says Sauerland

Inoue vs. Donaire Final Will Be Huge Spectacle, Says Sauerland

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•May 22, 2019

Kalle Sauerland, Comosa’s Chief Boxing Officer wraps up Saturday’s semi-finals and looks forward to the cruiserweight semi-final showdowns on June 15 at the Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia.

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Heavyweights and The WBSS: Stats & Stakes

Heavyweights and The WBSS: Stats & Stakes

Cliff Rold

•May 18, 2019

Something for everyone isn’t often a real thing. Given the volume of content available for fights fans right now, there are weekends where it can get real close. This is one of those weekends. There are more at least a half dozen showson television or streaming services in the US alone. Two of those shows stand out from the crowd and promise a full Saturday for any fight fan.

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Butler, Khongsong Waiting on Dekc in World Boxing Super Series

Butler, Khongsong Waiting on Dekc in World Boxing Super Series

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•May 10, 2019

Former World Champion Paul Butler and undefeated IBF number one contender Apinun Khongsong have been confirmed as the reserve fighters for the World Boxing Super Series Semi-Finals at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland on May 18.

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Prograis Not Worried About Getting Paid By WBSS For Relikh Fight

Prograis Not Worried About Getting Paid By WBSS For Relikh Fight

Keith Idec

•Apr 26, 2019

Regis Prograis isn’t as concerned about getting paid for his appearance in the World Boxing Super Series’ 140-pound semifinals as at least one other participant. Russia’s Ivan Baranchyk, who’ll face Scotland’s Josh Taylor on May 18 in Glasgow, considered at one time withdrawing from the tournament over compensation concerns. Dave McWater, Baranchyk’s manager, told ESPN.com in January that Baranchyk was fully paid for his win in the quarterfinals only after taking legal action.

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Nonito Donaire vs. Stephon Young Finalized For WBSS

Nonito Donaire vs. Stephon Young Finalized For WBSS

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•Apr 24, 2019

Stephon Young (18-1-3, 7 KOs) of Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, the WBA No. 5 contender and official WBSS super-lightweight reserve replaces Zolani Tete in the bantamweight semi-final against Nonito Donaire due to an injury in the right shoulder of the South African WBO Champion.

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World Boxing Super Series Inks Pact With Sky Sports, Matchroom

World Boxing Super Series Inks Pact With Sky Sports, Matchroom

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•Apr 23, 2019

The World Boxing Super Series has partnered with Sky Sports and Matchroom Boxing to exclusively broadcast the three massive Semi-Final doubleheaders in the UK starting April 27 from the USA.

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