FightPost Boxer of the Week: Oleksandr Usyk By Gary Kittilsen Oleksandr Usyk becoming the undisputed cruiserweight champ, capturing the Ali Trophy by winning the WBSS tournament and then his sensational knockout of the year victory over former world champ Tony Bellew seems like a lifetime ago. An injury pushed back Usyk's heavyweight debut, which was … Continue reading FightPost Boxer of the Week: Oleksandr Usyk →

Chisora & Price: High Stakes For Both By Shaun Rye A hush descends on the stage of the Prograis/Taylor press conference, pierced only by the gentle chuckle of nervous laughter as three men who are seldom lost for words, fidget in their seats as Del Boy Chisora begins an unexpected tirade, questioning his place on … Continue reading Chisora & Price: High Stakes For Both →

Unbeaten Cameron Cornering World Champions Chantelle Cameron can become a mandatory world title challenger in a second weight division on November 9. Having already become WBC No. 1 and earned a shot at Katie Taylor by outclassing the fearsome Anisha Basheel, undefeated ‘Il Capo’ (11-0, 7 KOs) is preparing to collide with Anahi Ester Sanchez … Continue reading Unbeaten Cameron Cornering World Champions →

OLEKSANDR USYK STOPS CHAZZ WITHERSPOON IN DOMINANT HEAVYWEIGHT DEBUT In front of a packed crowd of 9,073 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, former undisputed cruiserweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk (17-0, 12 KOs) turned in a commanding performance in his first professional fight in the heavyweight division. Usyk notched a technical knockout victory at the … Continue reading OLEKSANDR USYK STOPS CHAZZ WITHERSPOON IN DOMINANT HEAVYWEIGHT DEBUT →

Ringside Report: Josh Warrington Makes a Statement in Leeds Josh Warrington talked about making a statement and sending a clear message to his contemporaries, few would argue it is now mission accomplished. All the frustrations from the Kid Galahad fight, all the anger from the failure to secure the really big fight he so badly … Continue reading Ringside Report: Josh Warrington Makes a Statement in Leeds →

Usyk v Witherspoon Preview and Usyk’s Possible Impact on the Divison By Jack Thomas Davies  We last saw the Ukranian sensation knock out much loved Tony Bellew in the Manchester Arena. As a farewell to the cruiserweight division and to the role as undisputed champion, we now finally see Usyk make his heavyweight debut in … Continue reading Usyk v Witherspoon Preview and Usyk’s Possible Impact on the Divison →

Warrington vs Takoucht Preview by Danny Gilfillan Josh Warrington (29-0) will make the third defence of his IBF world featherweight title as he takes on the somewhat unknown Sofiane Takoucht (35-3-1) tonight in Leeds. It is, on paper, a bit of a damp squib. Takoucht’s 3 defeats have come well below world level, and despite … Continue reading Warrington vs Takoucht Preview →

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER: WARRINGTON vs TAKOUCHT Queensberry Promotions are proud to present the return of the 'Leeds Warrior' Josh Warrington as he defends his IBF World Featherweight Championship against Sofiane Takoucht. The show will be held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, and will air live on BT Sports. Both of the … Continue reading OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER: WARRINGTON vs TAKOUCHT →

BCB Promotions: Footballer/Boxer Bavington Has Goal On Her Mind Kirstie Bavington has one goal - converting the quick feet she uses on the football field to the boxing ring in her drive to become a champion. The 27-year-old Wolverhampton teacher may be relatively new to boxing but the welterweight believes her overall sporting prowess will … Continue reading BCB Promotions: Footballer/Boxer Bavington Has Goal On Her Mind →

JULIO CESAR MARTINEZ SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING USA Mexican talent to challenge Rosales for vacant WBC Flyweight crown in December Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing USA are delighted to announce a multi-fight promotional deal with Julio Cesar Martinez and Canelo Promotions. Martinez (14-1 11 KOs) is set to fight for the vacant WBC … Continue reading JULIO CESAR MARTINEZ SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING USA →