Knyba’s ring return will be announced shortly Undefeated heavyweight prospect Damian “Polish Hussar” Knyba, a 6-foot-7 behemoth with an 86-inch reach, has inked a multi-year promotional agreement with Top Rank. The 26-year-old Knyba, who was born in Bydgoszcz, Poland, is scheduled to return in April on a to-be-determined card. “Damian Knyba is a supremely talented … [Read more...] about Polish Power: Unbeaten Heavyweight Prospect Damian Knyba Inks Multi-Year Promotional Contract with Top Rank
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January 14: Efe Ajagba-Stephan Shaw Heavyweight Showdown Tabbed as New Main Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino LIVE on ESPN
Ajagba-Shaw & Guido Vianello-Jonnie Rice heavyweight doubleheader will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT The matchups have changed, but a high-octane heavyweight doubleheader will still go down Saturday, Jan. 14, at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. In the 10-round main event, Efe “The Silent Roller” Ajagba will now … [Read more...] about January 14: Efe Ajagba-Stephan Shaw Heavyweight Showdown Tabbed as New Main Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino LIVE on ESPN
3 Potential Super Fights We Could See Heading to Las Vegas in 2023
Vegas has been the home of MMA for some time now. Boxing first arrived in Las Vegas during the 1950s, and as the casino scene grew around them, it became a destination for those wanting to enjoy the nightlife and watch the fights. With sports book betting now legalised across the United States and more countries than ever bringing betting services online, including … [Read more...] about 3 Potential Super Fights We Could See Heading to Las Vegas in 2023
Fight Week: Tyson Fury Set for London Showdown Against Bitter Rival Derek Chisora
Fight coverage from London will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ SATURDAY starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT “The Gypsy King” is returning to defend his crown. Tyson Fury will defend his WBC & Lineal heavyweight titles against British countryman Derek Chisora this Saturday, Dec. 3, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Fury has defeated Chisora twice … [Read more...] about Fight Week: Tyson Fury Set for London Showdown Against Bitter Rival Derek Chisora
January 28: Unified Light Heavyweight King Artur Beterbiev to Defend Crown Against Knockout King Anthony Yarde at OVO Arena Wembley in London
The 175-pound showdown will be shown on BT Sport in the UK and on ESPN+ in the U.S. London calls for the light-heavyweight king. WBC, WBO and IBF world champion Artur Beterbiev will defend his belts against big-punching British challenger Anthony Yarde at the OVO Arena Wembley on Saturday, January 28. The WBO No.1 contender gets his shot at the Montreal-based Beterbiev … [Read more...] about January 28: Unified Light Heavyweight King Artur Beterbiev to Defend Crown Against Knockout King Anthony Yarde at OVO Arena Wembley in London
SATURDAY (11/19): Liam Davies-Ionut Baluta Junior Featherweight Main Event & Light Heavyweight Contender Anthony Yarde Headline UK Fight Card Streaming LIVE on ESPN+
Streaming action from Telford, England, starts at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT The upset-minded Ionut Baluta hopes to defy the odds again when he battles the unbeaten Liam Davies in the 12-round main event for the vacant European junior featherweight title Saturday at Telford International Centre in Telford, England. In the 10-round co-feature, big-punching light heavyweight … [Read more...] about SATURDAY (11/19): Liam Davies-Ionut Baluta Junior Featherweight Main Event & Light Heavyweight Contender Anthony Yarde Headline UK Fight Card Streaming LIVE on ESPN+
Janibek The Champ: Alimkhanuly Defeats Bentley to Retain Middleweight Title
WBA Minimumweight Champion Seniesa Estrada Returns with Dominant Victory Over Jazmin Gala Villarino The script underwent some last-minute changes. Janibek "Qazaq Style" Alimkhanuly was supposed to blow out Denzel Bentley, but the London native had other ideas. Alimkhanuly made the first defense of his WBO middleweight world title with a unanimous decision … [Read more...] about Janibek The Champ: Alimkhanuly Defeats Bentley to Retain Middleweight Title
December 3: WBC & Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury to Defend Crown against Derek Chisora
Fury-Chisora 3 will be available in the U.S. on ESPN+ In what will be a sensational heavyweight doubleheader, the WBC and lineal world champion Tyson Fury will defend his crown against long-standing rival Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, December 3 on a night where WBA world champion Daniel Dubois will make a first defense of his belt against South … [Read more...] about December 3: WBC & Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury to Defend Crown against Derek Chisora
Brick City Bash: Hometown Hero Shakur Stevenson Defeats Robson Conceição
Keyshawn Davis stops Omar Tienda in lightweight co-feature Shakur Stevenson lost his junior lightweight world titles on the scale Thursday afternoon. He wasn't about to lose the fight. Stevenson bested Robson Conceição by 12-round unanimous decision (117-109 2x and 118-108) in front of 10,107 fans Friday evening at Prudential Center, the largest crowd ever to attend a … [Read more...] about Brick City Bash: Hometown Hero Shakur Stevenson Defeats Robson Conceição
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