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Ryan Rozicki 197.1 vs. Alante Green 198.2
(NABF Cruiserweight title)

John Michael Bianco 167.6 vs. Samuel Moses 167.6
Carolyn Redmond 127.9 vs. Jennifer Williams 126.6
Edwin Flores 160 vs. Antonio Napolitano 163.8
Jake Daoust 158.9 vs. Leonel Castanon 160
Fernando Bello 166.6 vs. Stephan Dronjak 167.8

Venue: Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Promoter: Daniel Otter(Three Lions Promotions)

As previously reported, contracts have been finalized for a heavyweight championship clash in Saudi Arabia between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The proposed date for the undisputed showdown is either December 23 or sometime in January. Of course, Fury’s first task is to navigate a fight with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.

SportsBetting.ag set odds for Fury vs. Usyk, initially making Fury a -280, but early action has come in on the underdog.

Fight Odds

Oleksandr Usyk +200
Tyson Fury -260

For the Fury-Ngannou bout, the Gypsy King is an enormous favorite.

Francis Ngannou +550
Tyson Fury -900

As we saw with the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, the public is backing Ngannou, hoping the MMAer turned boxer can pull off a big upset that leads to a big payday.

By Jeff Zimmerman at the scale

Canelo Alvarez 167.4 vs. Jermell Charlo 167.4
(WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO super middleweight titles)

Jesus Ramos Jr 153.4 vs. Erickson Lubin 153.4
(WBA super welterweight eliminator)

Yordenis Ugas 147 vs. Mario Barrios 146.8
(WBC interim welterweight title)

Elijah Garcia 159.6 vs. Armando Resendiz 159.6
(WBA middleweight eliminator)

Frank Sanchez 241.6 vs. Scott Alexander 217.8
Oleksandr Gvozdyk 174.3 vs. Isaac Rodrigues 183.2
Terrell Gausha 162.4 vs. KeAndrae Leatherwood 162.4

Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Promoter: TGB Promotions
TV: PPV, Showtime YouTube/Facebook pages

It is the blockbuster news bulletin that sports fans across the globe have been waiting to hear. WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) will take on WBO/WBA/IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) in an epic showdown to crown the division’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era.

The biggest fight in world boxing will take place at the Kingdom Arena as part of this Riyadh Season and will be presented to fans around the world by The General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia.

Additional details, including the official fight date, will be announced later.

The fight will be promoted by Queensberry, Top Rank, K2 and Usyk17.

Heavyweight Efe Ajagba (18-1, 13 KOs) faces upset-minded Australian Joe Goodall (10-1-1, 9 KOs) in the 10-round main event on November 4 at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. This will be the first boxing event at the venue, which opened earlier this month. Ajagba and Goodall fought as amateurs, with Goodall earning a decision in the semifinals of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

In the 10-round lightweight co-feature, Raymond “Danger” Muratalla (18-0, 15 KOs) takes on unbeaten KO artist Diego Torres (18-0, 17 KOs).

The undercard will feature the Top Rank debut of heavyweight prospect Brandon Moore (12-0, 8 KOs) against Robert Simms (12-3-1, 3 KOs) in an eight-round fight as well as an all-undefeated junior lightweight showdown between Henry Lebron (18-0, 10 KOs) and William Foster III (16-0, 10 KOs). Continue reading “Ajagba-Goodall collide Nov 4 in Tahoe”

Jai Opetaia 198.6 vs. Jordan Thompson 198.9
(IBF cruiserweight title)

Cheavon Clarke 198.3 vs. Vasil Ducar 199.4
Jimmy Sains 162.3 vs. Bartlomiej Stryczeck 162
Rhiannon Dixon 134.4 vs. Katharina Thanderz 134.2
Ellie Scotney 121.6 vs. Laura Soledad Griffa 120.5
George Liddard 162.6 vs. Peter Kramer 160.5
Ibraheem Sulaimaan 135.8 vs. Joshua Ocampo 133.6
Shannon Ryan 115.1 vs. Xexia Jorneac 113.7
Maiseyrose Courtney 114.2 vs. Martina Bernile 113.1

Venue: OVO Arena, London
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Caroline Dubois 134 vs. Magali Rodriguez 135
(IBO female lightweight title)

Viddal Riley 199 vs. Nathan Quarless 199
Callum Simpson 167 vs. Jose de Jesus Macias 167
Jeamie TKV 259 vs. Igor Adiel Macedo 233

Venue: York Hall, London
Promoter: BOXXER
TV: FITE+ (US), Sky Sports (UK)

By Jeff Zimmerman

Undefeated, rising star Elijah Garcia talks about his big fight against Jose Armando Resendiz this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on the undercard of Canelo-Charlo.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Rising junior middleweight sensation Jesus Ramos Jr talks about his big fight this Saturday versus the battle-tested Erickson Lubin as the co-main to Canelo-Charlo at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and shown live on Showtime PPV.

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The 2023 Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame host its annual Hall of Fame induction this Saturday. Notable names to be inducted are Shannon Briggs, George Foreman, David Tua, and more (full list below). Fightnews.com spoke with Ray McCline, President & Event Coordinator of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF). McCline spoke on the origins of ACBHOF and big things for the very near future.

How did you come up with the idea for ACBHOF?

I was at the 2010 state of New Jersey Hall of Fame ceremony. I thought to myself with such a rich history of major boxing events having happened in Atlantic City it only made since to me that Atlantic City should have its own Hall of Fame. Continue reading “AC Boxing Hall of Fame inductions Saturday”

Three Lions Promotions present professional boxing on Saturday at The Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The card will be headlined by a 10-round NABF cruiserweight championship contest between former world title challenger Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (18-1, 17 KOs) and reigning NABF cruiserweight champion Alante “Bam Bam” Green (10-1-1, 7 KOs). Continue reading “Rozicki-Green clash Saturday”

Tevin Farmer 131.9 vs. Oscar Barajas 133.6
Oluwafemi Oyeleye 153.3 vs. Jimmy Williams 153.1
Carlos Rosario 131.9 vs. Diuhl Olguin 127.9
Joshua Jones 134.6 vs. Jonathan Perez 137.5
Allen Otto 157.4 vs. James Abraham 158.4
Daniel Bean 233.3 vs. Rob Perez 237.8
Ghandi Romain 145.9 vs. Jose Luis Fracica Baron 145.3

Venue: 2300 Arena, Philadelphia
Promoter: R&B Promotions
Stream: Combat Sports Now
1st Bell: 7 PM ET

ProBox TV returns next Wednesday (Oct 4) with two-time world title challenger Pablo Cesar Cano (34-8-1, 24 KOs) locking horns with Zachary Ochoa (21-3, 7 KOs) in the main event from Plant City, Florida. The pair collide in the super lightweight division over ten rounds. The 33-year-old Cano owns a 2019 KO1 win over possible future Hall of Famer Jorge Linares.

The chief support will bring a ten round clash between unbeaten lightweights Omar Salcido Gamez (17-0, 12 KOs) and Jose Nunez (15-0-2, 7 KOs).

6’3 super featherweight Oscar Alvarez (9-1, 7 KOs) meets Jose Arellano (10-1, 6 KOs) as both look to get back to winning ways after both suffering career first losses in an eight-rounder. The 20-year-old Alvarez claims an incredible 665-12 amateur record. Continue reading “Pablo Cesar Cano returns Oct 4”

Fighters stepping into the ring on Saturday’s Canelo vs. Charlo PPV undercard faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. vs. Erickson “Hammer” Lubin
WBA super welterweight eliminator

Jesus Ramos Jr: “It’s really important that I dominate because Lubin is so tough and has given guys like Sebastian Fundora a lot of trouble. It would be a big statement and a big win for my resume.”

Erickson Lubin: “I’m looking to separate myself with a big win over Jesus Ramos. I can separate myself from all these 154 pounders and be in line for a really big fight. I’m here to make a statement, and I will…I’m here to make a statement as well. The sky’s the limit for me after this.”

Yordenis Ugas vs. Mario “El Azteca” Barrios
WBC interim welterweight title, 12 rounds

Yordenis Ugas: “I’ve spent my entire career coming back from adversity over and over again. If you want to see what I still have left, you’ll have to watch Saturday night. It will all be revealed.”

Mario Barrios: “I know Ugas is coming ready. It’s gonna be a real fight because of what we both bring to the table. I’m so ready to show everyone what I’m capable of.”

Elijah Garcia vs. Armando Reséndiz
WBA middleweight eliminator, 10 rounds

Elijah Garcia: “I didn’t think my last performance was my best. I started a little slow. But I’m gonna prove that I’ve got more experience than I showed. I’m a new class fighter and I’m gonna show I’m on a different level.”

Armando Reséndiz: “I like that Elijah has that attitude, because it’s gonna make it a great fight. It’s a clash of titans and most importantly, nothing is decided beforehand. We have to take it in the ring. I have to take it from him.”

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee ordered the purse bid for the super bantamweight world eliminator bout between Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Kevin Gonzalez, which will take place on October 9 in Houston, Texas.

After the period of negotiations was completed without the parties reaching an agreement, the WBA decided to call the bidding, which will be directed by the World Championships Committee vice chairman, Julio Thyme from Panama. The bidding will be conducted under WBA rules and the purse split will be 50% for each fighter, while the minimum amount to participate will be US$ 80,000.

Akhmadaliev is ranked #1 at 122 pounds and a former world champion, while Gonzalez is ranked #2. The two must fight to determine the next challenger for the title, which is currently held by Marlon Tapales.

By Ron Jackson

South African flyweight champion Jackson ‘M3” Van Tonder Chauke from Tembisa makes the fifth defense of his title when he faces #5 ranked challenger Thembelani Nxoshe at the East London International Conference Centre in East London on Sunday afternoon.

This is a must win for the 38-year-old Chauke, as with five successful defenses of the South African title, the championship belt will become his own property. Continue reading “Chauke to defend SA flyweight title against Nxoshe”

Unbeaten British heavyweight standouts Fabio Wardley (16-0, 15 KOs) and David Adeleye (12-0, 11 KOs) will meet in a high-stakes clash October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 12-round battle will serve as the chief support contest to the showdown between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and MMA star Francis Ngannou.

Other heavyweight bouts include:

Former WBO world champion Joseph Parker (32-3, 22 KOs) vs. Simon Kean (23-1, 22 KOs), ten rounds.

WBC #3 Arslanbek Makhmudov (17-0, 16 KOs) vs. Agron Smakici (19-2, 17 KOs), ten rounds.

Unbeaten 18-year-old Moses Itauma (5-0, 3 KOs) vs. TBA, six rounds.

IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (22-0, 17 KOs) and 6’6 challenger Jordan Thompson (15-0, 12 KOs) faced off at the final press conference ahead of their world title fight on Saturday night on DAZN from the OVO Arena in London.

Jai Opetaia: “We adapt as well, to all different styles. I’ve been boxing my whole life, I’ve earned this, it didn’t happen by accident. So Saturday night, we do it again. I want to collect all the cruiserweight titles. I’m winning this fight, however it happens, it happens.”

Jordan Thompson: “I can’t wait to go out there and claim what’s mine on Saturday night. We all know boxing and what it takes to become a world champion, I am going to take the belts off him and I am going to do it by knockout.”

Undisputed world champions Canelo Álvarez and Jermell Charlo went face to face Wednesday at the final press conference before their PPV showdown this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

“He’s gonna feel it…He’s not used to being in there with a fighter like me.” – Canelo

“You’re gonna see us back again for a rematch, because this is my moment.” –Charlo

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday from MGM Grand: Continue reading “Canelo-Charlo Final Press Conference”

Sad to report the passing of Boxing Hall of Fame announcer Colonel Bob Sheridan at the age of 79. Sheridan called the blow-by-blow action in over 10,000 fights on radio and television, including the legendary Rumble in the Jungle, the Thrilla in Manila, the Fanman Fight, the Bite Fight and many more.

“The Colonel had a larger-than-life personality,” said Fightnews.com® Editor & Chief Karl Freitag. “We interviewed him many times. He was always entertaining and could tell a story like no other. He was a friend of Fightnews.com® and will be missed.”

Here’s a great interview with the Colonel by Boxing Bob Newman at the 2010 WBC Convention:

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Former world champion Miguel “El Alacrán” Berchelt (38-3, 34 KOs) of Yucatan will make a redemptive return to the ring as the main event of Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN: Mexico Edition in a lightweight match against former world champion challenger of Tucuman, Argentina, Diego “El Profeta” Ruiz (24-7-1, 12 KOs). The 10-round lightweight fight is presented in co-promotion with Zanfer Boxing on Saturday, October 14 at the Poliforum Zamna in Mérida.

In the co-main event, Mexico City’s undefeated Angel Ayala (16-0, 7 KOs) will have his clean record tested by former world champion of Managua, Nicaragua, Felix “El Gemelo” Alvarado (39-3, 34 KOs) in an IBF eliminator fight scheduled for 10-rounds.

A change in opponent now has WBO Jr Flyweight titlist Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez (27-3-1) of Caguas, Puerto Rico making his third defense against Nicaraguan ranked contender WBO #14 Gerardo “Cascabel” Zapata (14-1-1) on Friday, October 27th from Alexis Arguello Sports Complex in Managua, Nicaragua.

“Zapata has stepped in for Leyman Benavides as he felt ill and after a few days he will not be able to fight Gonzalez,” ,tates Tuto Zabala Jr President of ASB “He was fighting a rematch on the co-main event and has been training, we can expect a tough fight.” Continue reading “New opponent for Bomba Gonzalez”

KO artist Edwin De Los Santos (16-1, 14 KOs) is set to take on Shakur Stevenson (20-0, 10 KOs) for the vacant WBC lightweight world title on Thursday, November 16 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN will televise.

Edwin De Los Santos: “I want to thank Top Rank, the WBC, ESPN and my promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, for this opportunity to put on a great fight and win my first world championship. I am a proud Dominican warrior who fights for my people! Shakira, I’m going to kick your ass.”

9:1 favorite Stevenson doesn’t seen too worried.

Shakur Stevenson: “Edwin De Los Santos is a good fighter and he’s going to come to fight. I give him credit for actually taking this fight when so many other so-called ‘fighters’ ran from it. I’m the biggest boogeyman in boxing, and on November 16, the world will see why when I put on another great performance for the fans. Come out to T-Mobile Arena or tune in to ESPN and watch me become a three-division world champion.”

IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia went through a brief media workout today in advance of Saturday’s title defense against Jordan Thompson at the OVO Arena in London. DAZN will televise.

Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez and undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo made their grand arrivals in Las Vegas on Tuesday as they kicked off fight week events for their showdown headlining a $84.99 PPV this Saturday from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo Promotions will present the Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view.

Canelo Alvarez: “I feel the love and support from my people and I’m proud to represent my country. I am 100% right now and ready to show you a different Canelo on Saturday. Charlo is a great fighter who knows how to box. He is strong and has nothing to lose. He came to my division to win it all. But I’ve been in this position for a long time and I’m ready.”

Jermell Charlo: “These fans think Canelo is the best in the world, but I’m going to come here and show that I’m the best. I do this for the dogs, the hungry ones. I do it for the animals. I’m made for this. After I beat Canelo, the world will be screaming ‘Charlo, Charlo!’ You dig? Now it’s my turn, my time, my moment. I’m going to shine on Saturday night. We can’t talk about it; we have to be about it. Come fight night, you’ll all see what that means.”