Badou Jack dethrones Ilunga Makabu to win WBC cruiserweight world title International superstar Jake Paul (6-1, 4 KOs) finally faced a “real” boxer for the first time, and it was a bit more than he could handle as Tommy Fury (9-0, 4 KOs) handed him his first defeat via eight-round split decision Sunday night at Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury, the … [Read more...] about Saudi Split: Tommy Fury Topples Jake Paul in Most Valuable Promotions’ ‘The Truth’
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Jake Paul Set to Face Undefeated Professional Boxer Tommy Fury on February 26
Most Valuable Promotions Joins Forces with Top Rank and ESPN+ in the United States to Present Jake Paul’s Moment of Truth as a Boxer Former Two Division World Champion Badou Jack “The Ripper” Will Face Ilunga Makabu in Co-main Event for the WBC Cruiserweight Title MVP Rising Phenom Ashton “H20” Sylve Also Set to Make Return to Ring after Viral Knockout in October Most … [Read more...] about Jake Paul Set to Face Undefeated Professional Boxer Tommy Fury on February 26
Boxing’s Best Headed to Vegas for Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
Former Inductees Holyfield, Barrera, Paz, Wright, Martin, Carbajal Set to Attend Boxing Spectacular at Resorts World August 26-27 Not only will a glittering international cast of Inductees make their way around the globe to be honored with Induction into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, but they'll be greeted by boxing figures flying in from all over the nation to join them. … [Read more...] about Boxing’s Best Headed to Vegas for Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Valdez-Stevenson goes down SATURDAY (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ The long-awaited 130-pound grudge match is almost here. WBC champion Oscar Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) and WBO king Shakur Stevenson (17-0, 9 KOs) had their first fight week faceoff Thursday, two days out from their unification showdown at the MGM … [Read more...] about Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown