Ortiz returns June 10 on the ESPN+-streamed undercard of Josh Taylor-Teofimo Lopez at the Theater at Madison Square Garden Lightweight contender Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz is set to take his career to new heights ahead of an action-packed fight night in New York City.Ortiz has signed a multi-fight co-promotional contract with Top Rank, who will work in … [Read more...] about Lightweight Contender Jamaine Ortiz Signs Multi-Fight Co-Promotional Contract with Top Rank
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Original Program: Blood, Sweat & Tears: Haney vs. Lomachenko Debuts Sunday, May 7, on ESPN2 at 11:30 a.m. ET
Go behind the scenes with undefeated champion, Devin Haney, and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Vasiliy Lomachenko, in a winner-take-all undisputed lightweight championship showdown Ahead of the May 20 undisputed lightweight championship showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, ESPN will air Blood, Sweat & Tears: Haney vs. Lomachenko. The two-part series … [Read more...] about Original Program: Blood, Sweat & Tears: Haney vs. Lomachenko Debuts Sunday, May 7, on ESPN2 at 11:30 a.m. ET
Top Five Ranked Bantamweights (#2) Raquel Pennington and (#5) Irene Aldana Clash in Rematch at UFC Apex May 20
Featured Bout: Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Anthony Hernandez UFC returns to UFC APEX with a high-stakes rematch in the women’s bantamweight division, as No. 2 ranked contender Raquel Pennington takes on No. 5 Irene Aldana. In addition, will see exciting middleweights Edmen Shahbazyan and Anthony Hernandez lock horns. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PENNINGTON vs. ALDANA will take place … [Read more...] about Top Five Ranked Bantamweights (#2) Raquel Pennington and (#5) Irene Aldana Clash in Rematch at UFC Apex May 20
Circa’s Stadium Swim to Host Canelo vs. Ryder Viewing Party May 6
Downtown Las Vegas Casino-Resort to Broadcast DAZN PPV Boxing Event at Stadium Swim Circa Resort & Casino will host a viewing party for the upcoming DAZN PPV Boxing event featuring Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder on Saturday, May 6. The thrilling bout will become larger than life on the 143-foot high-definition screen at Circa’s pool amphitheater, Stadium Swim. Canelo … [Read more...] about Circa’s Stadium Swim to Host Canelo vs. Ryder Viewing Party May 6
Top Ranked Heavyweight Contenders (#3) Sergei Pavlovich and (#4) Curtis Blaydes Collide at UFC Apex
Featured Bout: (#8) Song Yadong vs. (#9) Ricky Simon UFC returns to the APEX with a pivotal clash in the heavyweight division that will see No. 3 ranked Sergei Pavlovich take on No. 4 Curtis Blaydes. The co-main event will see bantamweight contenders No. 8 Song Yadong and No. 10 Ricky Simon square off. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PAVLOVICH vs. BLAYDES will take place Saturday, April … [Read more...] about Top Ranked Heavyweight Contenders (#3) Sergei Pavlovich and (#4) Curtis Blaydes Collide at UFC Apex
Saudi Split: Tommy Fury Topples Jake Paul in Most Valuable Promotions’ ‘The Truth’
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’
Shakur Stevenson Returns Home April 8 Against Shuichiro Yoshino in Lightweight Main Event at Newark’s Prudential Center LIVE on ESPN
Stevenson-Yoshino, the return of heavyweight knockout artist Jared Anderson, and lightweight Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The pound-for-pound fighting pride of “Brick City” has packed the house before, and he is set to do it again. Undefeated former two-weight world champion Shakur … [Read more...] about Shakur Stevenson Returns Home April 8 Against Shuichiro Yoshino in Lightweight Main Event at Newark’s Prudential Center LIVE on ESPN
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
Polish Power: Unbeaten Heavyweight Prospect Damian Knyba Inks Multi-Year Promotional Contract with Top Rank
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
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