Jason Moloney KOs Aston Palicte in bantamweight co-feature Devin “The Dream” Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) became the undisputed lightweight champion of the world by outclassing George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr. (20-1, 10 KOs) en route to a 12-round unanimous decision in front of 41,129 fans on Sunday afternoon at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Haney unified his WBC … [Read more...] about Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown
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The Shakur Show: Stevenson Topples Valdez in Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown
Keyshawn Davis & Nico Ali Walsh score KO wins on undercard A superstar was born. WBO junior lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson outboxed and outfoxed WBC champion Oscar Valdez via unanimous decision (118-109 2x and 117-110) Saturday evening in from of 10,102 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. With the win, Stevenson earned the Ring Magazine … [Read more...] about The Shakur Show: Stevenson Topples Valdez in Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown
Dozens of Top Athletes Come Out to Drai’s Nightclub to Kick off Las Vegas’ First Draft with Powerful Performance by Lil Baby
NFL and NBA players plus pro boxers who came out to celebrate included Floyd Mayweather, Ezekiel Elliot, Chase Young, Deebo Samuel and Kayvon Thibodeaux Drai’s Nightclub was the place to be following the opening day of Las Vegas’ first draft. The club hosted an epic party and powerhouse performance by icon Lil Baby. In addition to being draft headquarters for … [Read more...] about Dozens of Top Athletes Come Out to Drai’s Nightclub to Kick off Las Vegas’ First Draft with Powerful Performance by Lil Baby
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
Weigh-In Results: Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte (w/ Video)
Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT LIVE on ESPN+ PPV from Wembley Stadium (London) • Tyson Fury 264.8 vs. Dillian Whyte 253 1/4(Fury's WBC/Lineal/Ring Magazine Heavyweight Titles — 12 Rounds)Judges: Guido Cavalleri, Juan Carlos Pelayo and Robert TapperReferee: Mark Lyson • Ekow Essuman 146.5 lbs vs. Darren Tetley 145 … [Read more...] about Weigh-In Results: Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte (w/ Video)
Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Fight Week Events to Stream Live on Top Rank’s Social Media Channels & ESPN Platforms
It's fight week. Tyson "The Gypsy King" Fury will defend his WBC/Lineal/Ring Magazine heavyweight titles in an all-UK super fight against Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte this Saturday, April 23, in front of a UK-record crowd of approximately 94,000 at London’s Wembley Stadium. Promoted by Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank, Fury-Whyte will be broadcast live … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Fight Week Events to Stream Live on Top Rank’s Social Media Channels & ESPN Platforms
Mikaela Mayer Defeats Jennifer Han & Retains Unified Championship
Giovani Santillan Stops Jeovanis Barraza in Welterweight Co-Feature Mikaela Mayer grew up in Southern California and then left to pursue a boxing career. After an Olympic berth, nearly five years as an unbeaten pro and a pair of world titles, Mayer finally authored her triumphant championship homecoming. Mayer bested former world champion Jennifer Han by … [Read more...] about Mikaela Mayer Defeats Jennifer Han & Retains Unified Championship
Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Ali Walsh to fight Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) Las Vegas native Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of “The Greatest,” hopes to make a statement for the hometown fans. Ali Walsh will fight Denver’s Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction Saturday, April 30, at the MGM Grand … [Read more...] about Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Jere-MIGHTY: Jeremiah Nakathila Knocks Out Miguel Berchelt
Eduardo Baez edges Jose Enrique Vivas in featherweight co-feature Jeremiah Nakathila journeyed nearly 10,000 miles from Namibia to Las Vegas, and he didn't travel all that way to play second fiddle. Nakathila knocked out former world champion Miguel Berchelt in a stunning upset Saturday evening at Resorts World Las Vegas. The fight was stopped after six one-sided … [Read more...] about Jere-MIGHTY: Jeremiah Nakathila Knocks Out Miguel Berchelt
Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Go Face to Face in Las Vegas
Face to Face: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Meet in Las Vegas Ahead of April 30 Junior Lightweight Title Unification Showdown The world's two best junior lightweights — WBC world champion Oscar Valdez and WBO king Shakur Stevenson — ignited their long-anticipated unification grudge match, which will take place Saturday, April 30 at the MGM … [Read more...] about Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Go Face to Face in Las Vegas