Caleb Truax upsets James DeGale, becomes world champion
The likable Minnesotian Caleb Truax proved the oddsmakers wrong as he came in as 50-1 underdog, but left with a world title around his waist as he defeated James DeGale to become the new IBF super middleweight champion as he went into hostile territory to dethrone the champion. From the
Pulev out, Anthony Joshua gets new opponent
Carlos Takam has replaced Kubrat Pulev as the IBF mandatory challenger for Anthony Joshua at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on October 28. Pulev, a heavyweight who had only lost to Wladimir Klitschko was injured in sparring and forced to pull out with a shoulder injury. Takam, a game veteran
Errol Spence Jr frustrated by Kell Brook
In a cryptic tweet put out today, Errol Spence Jr. expressed frustration with potential his time out of the ring as he posted the message which is show below. I'll never wait this long again for anybody or anything — Errol Spence (@ErrolSpenceJr) January 9, 2017 Most observers would believe
Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward final press conference (video)
Kovalev vs. Ward “Pound For Pound”, a 12-round mega-fight for the WBO/IBF/WBA light heavyweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, is presented by Main Events, Roc Nation Sports, Krusher Promotions and Andre Ward Promotions and is sponsored by the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Corona Extra, Monster Products,
Spence steamrolls Bundu in six rounds
by Sevak Sarkisian In the main event of a packed house Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. (21-0 18KOs) had to work for it, but brutally stopped Leonard “The Lion” Bundu in the sixth round of his main event bout at the Ford amphitheater at the Coney Island Boardwalk. Bundu surprised all
Derevyanchenko stops Soliman quickly, Khytrov batters Mendez
Sergiy Derevyanchenko (9-0, 7 KOs) dropped Sam Soliman (44-14, 18 KOs) once in the 1st round and twice in the 2nd round en route to a TKO in an IBF middleweight title eliminator. The fight happened give or take one hour after it was suppose to as Soliman’s team couldn’t
Brand-New IBF Junior Featherweight Champion Jonathan Guzman to be Ringside Friday at Foxwoods
IBF Junior Featherweight Champion Jonathan “Salomon King” Guzman (22-0, 22 KOs) won’t be taking any time to rest on his newly acquired laurels. The Dominican KO artist won his first world championship yesterday (Wednesday, July 20) by stopping former #1 contender Shingo Wake in 11 brutal rounds in Osaka, Japan.
Joshua-Breazeale make weight
Tomorrow night at the 02 Arena in London, Anthony Joshua and Dominic Breazeale are ready to do battle on a Matchroom Sport card that will pay-per-view overseas with the main event being shown state-side on Showtime. The card will be shown in the afternoon in the U.S. at roughly 2:30PM
Rances vacates IBF lightweight title, Easter Jr-Commey to fight for vacant belt
Undefeated Ghanaian star Richard Commey (24-0, 22 KOs) is set to face Robert Easter Jr (17-0, 14 KOs) for the vacant IBF World Lightweight title. The often-avoided fighter, who is mandatory challenger for the IBF strap, was anticipating a showdown with champion Rances Barthlemey, and was ringside to watch the
Denis Lebedev unifies IBF and WBA Cruiserweight title
Widely considered the best cruiserweight in the world Denis Lebedev (29-1, 22 KOs) scored a spectacular second round TKO over IBF champion Victor Emilio Ramirez (22-3-1, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at the Khodynka Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia to unify two of the four major titles in the division.