Kamshybek Kunkabayev 199.7 vs. Server Emurlaev 199.9
Nurtas Azhbenov 134.9 vs. Evgeny Smirnov 134.9
Bagdat Uaydayev 125.6 vs. Sagyndyk Moldashev 125.2
Abay Tolesh 158.9 vs. Vasily Shtyk 158.7
Talgat Shayken 146.6 vs. Evgeny Pavko 146.1
Venue: Tynyshpayev Academy of Transport & Communications, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Promoter: MTK Global
TV: ESPN+
Kamshybek Kunkabayev 199.7 vs. Server Emurlaev 199.9 Nurtas Azhbenov 134.9 vs. Evgeny Smirnov 134.9 Bagdat Uaydayev 125.6 vs. Sagyndyk Moldashev 125.2 Abay Tolesh 158.9 vs. Vasily Shtyk 158.7 Talgat Shayken…
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Heavyweight Junior Fa weighed in at 260.3 pounds, 20.3 pounds heavier than former WBO heavyweight champion Joeseph Parker, who scaled in at 240. Parker (27-2, 21 KOs) and Fa (19-0, 10 KOs) will fight for the vacant WBO Oriental heavyweight title on Saturday at the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. DAZN will stream the event in the U.S. at 1:30AM ET/10:30PM PT.
“Junior’s a tough fighter,” said Parker. “I’ve known this from our amateur days and I always knew our paths would cross again. He’s undefeated and poses a real threat to my hopes of becoming a two-time heavyweight world champion. Continue reading “Fa outweighs Parker by 20 pounds”
Heavyweight Junior Fa weighed in at 260.3 pounds, 20.3 pounds heavier than former WBO heavyweight champion Joeseph Parker, who scaled in at 240. Parker (27-2, 21 KOs) and Fa (19-0,…
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After Thursday’s press conference in Miami, WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar Martinez pulled out of his defense against McWilliams Arroyo in Saturday’s Canelo-Yilirim co-feature. Martinez said on social media that he aggravated a previous injury this week and doctors advised him to not fight. Arroyo may face another opponent for the WBC interim belt on the card.
After Thursday’s press conference in Miami, WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar Martinez pulled out of his defense against McWilliams Arroyo in Saturday’s Canelo-Yilirim co-feature. Martinez said on social media that…
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Trainers Eddy Reynoso and Joel Diaz weigh-in on Saturday’s clash in Miami between WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Saul Alvarez and Avni Yildirim.
Joel Diaz: “It was a great experience for me when I was called by Avni’s manager in regard to this great opportunity. Flew into Turkey, started training over there. Everything was great, we’ve been putting in some great work. I believe we can do something with Avni. If not, I wouldn’t be here…Putting a plan against Canelo Alvarez for me, is really tough because Canelo is not an easy fighter to face. Like every coach, like every fighter we have to take risks. We’re up for the challenge.”
Eddy Reynoso: “We were very happy after that fight in December (against Callum Smith) and very happy after the results with Oscar Valdez. We know we have a tough fight against Yildirim, he’s trained by Joel. We know it’s not going to be easy but we’re gonna give a good fight.”
Trainers Eddy Reynoso and Joel Diaz weigh-in on Saturday’s clash in Miami between WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Saul Alvarez and Avni Yildirim. Joel Diaz: “It was a great experience for…
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By Przemek Garczarczyk
“The reason I can fight every two months and sustain this kind of activity: A lot of guys when they win they celebrate, go out, spend the money on material stuff. I invest in me,” says unbeaten heavyweight Michael Coffie. Last month Coffie knocked out Darmani Rock on FOX to improve to 12-0, 9 KOs. The former Marine talks about living and breathing boxing, his mental approach, and why an iron chin definitely helps when you step into the ring vs. 250+ pound men.
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By Przemek Garczarczyk “The reason I can fight every two months and sustain this kind of activity: A lot of guys when they win they celebrate, go out, spend the…
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Former two-time WBC super middleweight champion Anthony “The Dog” Dirrell and Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis went back and forth at a final press conference Thursday to preview their main event showdown taking place this Saturday on FOX from Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
Anthony Dirrell: He’s fat. He’s not big, he’s fat. He ate up to the weight. He’s not big. He’s fat. He’s a 160-154 opponent. He knows what he got himself into.
Kyrone Davis: He’s gotta fight me. It is what it is. He can talk about it, but he’s got to get in the ring on Saturday.
Former two-time WBC super middleweight champion Anthony “The Dog” Dirrell and Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis went back and forth at a final press conference Thursday to preview their main…
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WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Saul Alvarez and Avni Yildirim pose after the final press conference for the Matchroom boxing card taking place this Saturday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL.
Canelo Alvarez: “I respect all fighters. I respect the challenger that’s in front of me right now. I know he’s a strong fighter. I know he has a lot of tools. I have the same mentality. I’m trying to do my job, and I’m trying to make history. I love being here. I love being in the gym. It’s my life. We’re going to take these fights fight-by-fight, and hopefully I can fight 4 times this year. I’m focused on my rival Saturday. I know right now, this fight is the only one that exists for me, and I’m focused on what I have to do, my job for Saturday.”
Avni Yildirim: “I’m ready to be here. Saturday is a big night for me and for my country, for all the fans. It’s a big chance for me, a big chance for my country. Everyone is waiting for the WBC belt. Maybe after the world championship title, boxing will get so big in my country. He’s a big champion, everyone knows that. I’m ready for the world championship title for the big chance. It’s my time. Saturday, for everyone, it’s showtime.”
WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Saul Alvarez and Avni Yildirim pose after the final press conference for the Matchroom boxing card taking place this Saturday at the Hard Rock Stadium in…
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Triller Fight Club (TFC) took another massive step forward in its growing sports and entertainment business when it today won the purse bid to stage the IBF mandatory fight between undisputed lightweight champion Teófimo López and George Kambosos Jr. Triller bid $6 million, far outpacing Matchroom’s bid of $3.5 million and Top Rank’s bid of $2.3 million. The date and venue will be announced in the coming weeks.
This is the latest addition to a growing presence for Triller Fight Club. TFC’s April 17 card featuring Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren will be its first in a series of 2021 special events, following the debut Tyson vs. Jones PPV event in 2020.
Triller Fight Club (TFC) took another massive step forward in its growing sports and entertainment business when it today won the purse bid to stage the IBF mandatory fight between…
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By Mauriely Colmenares
In the mental preparation process and the self-regulation of any athlete’s behavior, motivation is a key element. This is because motivation guides and directs the athlete to the adoption of attitudes aimed to the achievement and attainment of goals.
Not only by having positive, healthy and competitive attitudes does the athlete have it all, he also needs to set goals and design a plan to achieve his ambition. Continue reading “Motivational components in the boxer”
By Mauriely Colmenares In the mental preparation process and the self-regulation of any athlete’s behavior, motivation is a key element. This is because motivation guides and directs the athlete to…
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Daniele Scardina 166.4 vs. Cesar Nunez 167.3
Maxim Prodan 145.9 vs. Nicola Cristofori 146.6
Tobia Loriga 145.9 vs. Nicholas Esposito 146.8
Mirko Natalizi 158.5 vs. Teffahi 158.1
Vincenzo La Femina 127.2 vs. Pablo Narvaez 127.9
Venue: Allianz Cloud in Milan, Italy
Promoter: Opi Since 82
TV: DAZN
Daniele Scardina 166.4 vs. Cesar Nunez 167.3 Maxim Prodan 145.9 vs. Nicola Cristofori 146.6 Tobia Loriga 145.9 vs. Nicholas Esposito 146.8 Mirko Natalizi 158.5 vs. Teffahi 158.1 Vincenzo La Femina…
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Canelo Alvarez, Joseph Parker, Julio Cesar Martinez are all heavy favorites this Saturday in televised boxing. Anthony Dirrell against Kyrone Davis looks to be the toughest fight on paper.
DAZN (1:30AM ET/10:30PM PT)
Joseph Parker -1250 vs. Junior Fa +800
(heavyweights)
DAZN (7PM ET/4PM PT)
Canelo Alvarez -5000 vs. Avni Yildirim +3000
(WBC/WBA super middleweight titles)
Julio Cesar Martinez -1500 vs. McWilliams Arroyo +1000
(WBC flyweight title)
FOX (8PM ET/5PM PT)
Anthony Dirrell -365 vs. Kyrone Davis +275
(WBC super middleweight eliminator)
Canelo Alvarez, Joseph Parker, Julio Cesar Martinez are all heavy favorites this Saturday in televised boxing. Anthony Dirrell against Kyrone Davis looks to be the toughest fight on paper. DAZN…
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The WBO super-featherweight title fight between Jamel Herring (22-2, 10 KOs) and Carl Frampton (28-2, 16 KOs) will now take place at The Rotunda at Caesars, Bluewaters, Dubai on April 3. Dubbed as “Legacy,” the D4G Promotions event sees Herring make the third defense of his world title. Frampton is attempting to become Ireland’s first and only three-weight world champion.
Continue reading “Herring-Frampton moved to April 3 in Dubai”
The WBO super-featherweight title fight between Jamel Herring (22-2, 10 KOs) and Carl Frampton (28-2, 16 KOs) will now take place at The Rotunda at Caesars, Bluewaters, Dubai on April…
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By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Promoter Lou DiBella says WBO #5 heavyweight Junior Fa (19-0, 11 KOs) has the skills to defeat former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (27-2, 21 KOs) when they clash at Sparks Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. “Joe has never fought anybody in the pros that has beat him before. Junior has confidence in knowing that not only he can fight with Joe Parker, he can beat Joe Parker,” Dibella told Stuff.
“Junior just has to go in there and be himself and do his thing. If he has the mentality of wanting to dictate the fight and be aggressive – he is the bigger man physically – he’s got a great chance and it’s all in his hands. As much as I’m a Joe Parker fan I have a strange inkling that the Joe Parker train screeches to a halt this week.”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Promoter Lou DiBella says WBO #5 heavyweight Junior Fa (19-0, 11 KOs) has the skills to defeat former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker…
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Undefeated Kamshybek Kunkabayev (2-0, 2 KOs) takes on another tough test Saturday against Server Emurlaiev (23-1, 8 KOs) at the Tynyshpayev Academy of Transport and Communications in Almaty, Kazakhstan, live in the US on ESPN+. It is the first title fight of Kunkabayev’s career, with the vacant WBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight title on the line, and the Kazakh phenom is hoping a victory here sets up a massive 2021.
Kunkabayev said: “This is the right opponent for my professional growth. This is my first title fight and this win can be the starting point for fights against boxers from the top ratings of various organizations.”
Undefeated Kamshybek Kunkabayev (2-0, 2 KOs) takes on another tough test Saturday against Server Emurlaiev (23-1, 8 KOs) at the Tynyshpayev Academy of Transport and Communications in Almaty, Kazakhstan, live…
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The press conference to present the Milano Boxing Night was held today at Hotel Raffaello in Milan, Italy. The event will take place on February 26 at Allianz Cloud in Milan: local idol Daniele Scardina (Italy, 18-0 with 14 KOs) will fight Cesar Nunez (Spain, 17-2-1 with 9 KOs) for the vacant European Union super middleweight belt. IBF International welterweight champion Maxim Prodan (18-0-1 with 14 KOs) will defend against Nicola Cristofori (11-2-2 with 1 KOs) and Italian welterweight champion Tobia Loriga (32-8-3 with 6 KOs ) will defend against young lion Nicholas Esposito (13-0 with 5 KOs). Mirko Natalizi (9-0 with 6 KOs) and Vincenzo La Femina (6-0 with 3 KOs) will open the show. DAZN will stream the event live and later on demand. Continue reading “Milano Boxing Night press conference”
The press conference to present the Milano Boxing Night was held today at Hotel Raffaello in Milan, Italy. The event will take place on February 26 at Allianz Cloud in…
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Highly touted undefeated super lightweight Michel Rivera (19-0, 12 KOs) faces Anthony Raices (13-4, 11 KOs) in an 8/10-rounder headlining FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FS1 Saturday without fans in attendance at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The telecast begins at 7PM ET/4PM PT and includes lightweight Anthony Cuba (1-0, 1 KO) versus Diego Elizondo (3-2-2, 0 KOs) in a four-rounder.
These fights precede the night’s FOX broadcast headlined by two-time world champion Anthony Dirrell taking on Kyrone Davis in a WBC super middleweight world title eliminator. Continue reading “FS1 Prelims announced”
Highly touted undefeated super lightweight Michel Rivera (19-0, 12 KOs) faces Anthony Raices (13-4, 11 KOs) in an 8/10-rounder headlining FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FS1 Saturday without fans…
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Seven-division female world champion and future Boxing Hall of Famer Amanda Serrano (39-1-1, 29 KOs) will return to the ring to defend her WBO and WBC featherweight world titles against current two-division titlist Daniela Bermudez (29-3-3, 10 KOs) in the main attraction of a Ring City USA event from Puerto Rico on Thursday, March 25 on the NBC Sports Network in the United States and Puerto Rico. The full card, which will be announced at a later date, will be available on Twitch outside of the United States.
Serrano vs. Bermudez will headline the third event of Ring City’s residency in Puerto Rico and will be presented live from Plaza del Quinto Centenario in Old San Juan, where a ring will be erected in one of the most scenic locations on the island. Continue reading “Serrano-Bermudez clash March 25”
Seven-division female world champion and future Boxing Hall of Famer Amanda Serrano (39-1-1, 29 KOs) will return to the ring to defend her WBO and WBC featherweight world titles against…
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This Saturday will bring a full slate of televised boxing, and if Herring-Frampton didn’t get postponed we’d have an additional show to watch! Good times.
DAZN (1:30AM ET/10:30PM PT)
Joseph Parker vs. Junior Fa
(heavyweights)
ESPN+ (9AM ET/6AM PT)
Steven Ward vs. Kamshybek Kunkabayev
(cruiserweight)
DAZN (7PM ET/4PM PT)
Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim
(WBC/WBA super middleweight titles)
Julio Cesar Martinez vs. McWilliams Arroyo
(WBC flyweight title)
FOX (8PM ET/5PM PT)
Anthony Dirrell vs. Kyrone Davis
(super middleweight)
This Saturday will bring a full slate of televised boxing, and if Herring-Frampton didn’t get postponed we’d have an additional show to watch! Good times. DAZN (1:30AM ET/10:30PM PT) Joseph…
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On February 26 at Allianz Cloud in Milan, Italy, local idol Daniele Scardina (Italy, 18-0 with 14 KOs) will fight Cesar Nunez (Spain, 17-2-1 with 9 KOs) for the vacant European Union super middleweight belt. DAZN will televise.
In other featured bouts, the IBF International title will be on the line twice. Welterweight champion Maxim Prodan (18-0-1 with 14 KOs) will defend against Nicola Cristofori (11-2-2 with 1 KO) and featherweights Francesco Grandelli (14-1-1 with 2 KOs) and Davide Tassi (11-0 with 5 KOs) will fight for the vacant crown. Also, Italian welterweight champion Tobia Loriga (32-8-3 with 6 KOs) will defend against young lion Nicholas Esposito (13-0 with 5 KOs). Continue reading “Scardina-Nunez clash Friday”
On February 26 at Allianz Cloud in Milan, Italy, local idol Daniele Scardina (Italy, 18-0 with 14 KOs) will fight Cesar Nunez (Spain, 17-2-1 with 9 KOs) for the vacant…
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The March 12 Boxeo Telemundo edition has its main event all set as promoter Felix “Tutico” Zabala has announced early Tuesday morning an intriguing battle of featherweights. WBA Fedecentro champion Dennis “Martillo” Contreras (23-10-1, 21 KOs) of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico faces Hairon “El Maja” Socarras (23-1-3, 15 KOs) of Marianao, Cuba in a 10 round bout that will air live from the White Sands Rehabilitation Center in Plant City, FL. Continue reading “Contreras-Socarras clash March 12 on Telemundo”
The March 12 Boxeo Telemundo edition has its main event all set as promoter Felix “Tutico” Zabala has announced early Tuesday morning an intriguing battle of featherweights. WBA Fedecentro champion…
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By Mauricio Sulaimán
Son of José Sulaimán – President of the WBC
It’s impossible not to start this column by talking about the spectacular match between two champions, two Mexican warriors who placed boxing at the top, before, during and after their fight this Saturday the 20th in Las Vegas. Óscar Valdez knocked out the then-champion Miguel Berchelt in a dramatic and withering way. Valdez is now the World Boxing Council Super Featherweight Champion; something that he, over and over, has expressed as his dream since being a young boy. Continue reading “The Month of Mandatory Fights”
By Mauricio Sulaimán Son of José Sulaimán – President of the WBC It’s impossible not to start this column by talking about the spectacular match between two champions, two Mexican…
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Canelo Alvarez hopes to turn Miami into another home base for his fights as he prepares to defend his WBC and WBA super middleweight titles against mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim on Saturday night (February 27) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, live worldwide on DAZN and on TV Azteca in Mexico.
Canelo (54-1-2 36 KOs) is swiftly back in action after dominating Callum Smith in San Antonio, Texas in December to land the titles he defends against Yildirim (21-2 12 KOs) this weekend.
He must see off the challenge of the Turk if he’s to build towards becoming the first undisputed champion at 168lbs, but the fight also sees the 30-year-old four-weight champion in Florida for the first time as a world champion. Continue reading “Canelo happy to bring fight to Miami”
Canelo Alvarez hopes to turn Miami into another home base for his fights as he prepares to defend his WBC and WBA super middleweight titles against mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim…
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By Zach Hirsch
Former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley will make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debut March 19 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. Corley will meet fellow boxer Reggie Barnett in a lightweight world title eliminator. The winner will face newly crowned champion and former world boxing contender Dat Nguyen at a future date to be confirmed. Continue reading “Ex-champ “Chop Chop” Corley to debut in BKFC”
By Zach Hirsch Former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley will make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debut March 19 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. Corley…
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Scholas Occurentes, a non-religious foundation of Pope Francis in association with the WBC, has designated the Canelo-Yildirim as a “Fight for Peace” in tribute to inclusion and continuous efforts to build bridges and promote peace in the world. Canelo is an observant Christian, while Avni is a devout Muslim.
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Frank Warren has announced that #1 ranked WBO super middleweight Zach Parker (19-0, 13 KOs) has signed to fight under the Queensberry Promotions banner and be showcased live on the BT Sport platform. He next will fight on a March 26th show at the Copperbox Arena.
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Canelo and Avni Yildirim did a photo op together earlier today at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Canelo is currently a 62:1 favorite to defeat his mandatory WBC challenger.
Scholas Occurentes, a non-religious foundation of Pope Francis in association with the WBC, has designated the Canelo-Yildirim as a “Fight for Peace” in tribute to inclusion and continuous efforts to…
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WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and manager/trainer Eddy Reynoso arrive at the bubble for fight week for his bout against Avni Yildirim. The two will meet at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL this Saturday on DAZN.
WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and manager/trainer Eddy Reynoso arrive at the bubble for fight week for his bout against Avni Yildirim. The two will meet at the…
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