FightPost Boxer of the Week: Shakur Stevenson By Gary Kittilsen Finally, boxing has returned in the USA for the first time since March 13th. Top Rank aired two major cards that were televised on ESPN. The main event of Tuesday night's card featured a series of one-sided mismatches. Despite the less than stellar matchmaking one … Continue reading FightPost Boxer of the Week: Shakur Stevenson
Whyte vs Chisora 2: Whyte’s Greatest Night? By George Priestman Cast your minds back to late 2018 at the 02 Arena in London. The eagerly awaited second fight between Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora took place and the rivalry was ended once and for all. That night remains Whyte’s greatest night in boxing and with … Continue reading Whyte vs Chisora 2: Whyte’s Greatest Night?
The FightPost Interviews: Ebanie Bridges Covid-19 has stopped virtually everything in life. It has not only stopped sport but for the elite athletes, the quarantine restrictions have severely restricted what they can do. The normal regular gym routine has been replaced by simply making do and doing what you can. The unbeaten bantamweight prospect from … Continue reading The FightPost Interviews: Ebanie Bridges
Todd Snyder: Boxing For A Lot Of Kids Is A Way Out. It’s Something Positive By Chris Akers This is the first of a five-part interview with Todd Snyder, a professor of writing at Siena College. We covered topics such as boxing’s romance and dark side, why the sport is often depicted through art and … Continue reading Todd Snyder: Boxing For A Lot Of Kids Is A Way Out. It’s Something Positive
MTK Global Signs Unbeaten Star Bateson MTK Global is delighted to announce the signing of undefeated super-bantamweight star Jack Bateson. Leeds hero Bateson (11-0, 3 KOs) has looked perfect in his professional career since turning professional in 2017, having had an incredible amateur career which included winning the ABAs twice and securing a European bronze … Continue reading MTK Global Signs Unbeaten Star Bateson
Jessie's Night: Magdaleno Wins Via DQ Over Yenifel Vicente There were fouls, multiple point deductions and knockdowns. But for featherweight Jessie Magdaleno, the win is all that mattered. Magdaleno prevailed over Yenifel Vicente via disqualification in the Top Rank on ESPN main event Thursday evening from the MGM Grand Conference Center — Grand Ballroom in … Continue reading Jessie’s Night: Magdaleno Wins Via DQ Over Yenifel Vicente
Danny Ball: 'I’ll Keep Stepping Up & Accepting The Fights That Come My Way.' By Oliver McManus Speaking to Danny Ball he came across as a man wiser than his years: level-headed and softly spoken. At times, though, it must be said there were gilmours of that youthful exuberance you’d expect from any 23 year … Continue reading Danny Ball: ‘I’ll Keep Stepping Up & Accepting The Fights That Come My Way.’
Fury & Joshua Agree Two-Fight Deal The fight to remove all doubt as to who is the true heavyweight champion of the world looks a lot closer today. Eddie Hearn has said an agreement has been reached on a two-fight deal. All the major heavyweight belts are held by Fury and Joshua, and the winner … Continue reading Fury & Joshua Agree Two-Fight Deal
Boxing is Back: Shakur Stevenson Stops Felix Caraballo Boxing is back, and Shakur Stevenson put on a show. The WBO featherweight world champion, who was making his super featherweight debut, knocked out Puerto Rican contender Felix "La Sombra" Caraballo in the sixth round of a scheduled 10-rounder at MGM Grand Conference Center—Grand Ballroom in Las … Continue reading Boxing is Back: Shakur Stevenson Stops Felix Caraballo
Adam Azim: Coming For The Big Names In The Lightweight Division By Cameron Temple “You can expect me to call out Devin Haney,” was the response of lightweight boxer, Adam Azim, when asked what we can expect from him in the near future. While this was partly in jest, it was clear from speaking to … Continue reading Adam Azim: Coming For The Big Names In The Lightweight Division
