Adam Lopez-William Encarnacion, Karlos Balderas-Ruben Cervera and the return of former world champion Jessie Magdaleno scheduled for ESPN+-streamed undercard Tiger Johnson has been ready for prime time ever since representing the U.S. at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics. The welterweight standout will get a chance to put his skills on display in prime time as he fights an … [Read more...] about May 21: U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson Added to Alimkhanuly-Dignum ESPN Telecast at Resorts World Las Vegas
Light heavyweight
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
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
Light Heavyweight Contenders Collide at UFC APEX March 12
Light Heavyweight Contenders (#5) Thiago Santos and (#6) Magomed Ankalaev Collide at UFC Apex UFC returns to UFC APEX with a hard-hitting light heavyweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 5 ranked Thiago Santos battle No. 6 Magomed Ankalaev. In the co-main event, No 10 ranked bantamweight contender Marlon Moraes aims to stop the momentum of … [Read more...] about Light Heavyweight Contenders Collide at UFC APEX March 12
Undis-Split-Ed: Josh Taylor Edges Jack Catterall to Retain Junior Welterweight Title
Robeisy Ramirez stops Eric Donovan in Co-Feature Josh Taylor is still the undisputed junior welterweight champion, but Jack Catterall made his case. Taylor retained his crown by split decision (114-111, 113-112, 112-113) in front of a raucous, sold-out crowd of 12,101 partisan supporters Saturday evening at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.Taylor (19-0, 13 KOs) had a … [Read more...] about Undis-Split-Ed: Josh Taylor Edges Jack Catterall to Retain Junior Welterweight Title
Boxing: Robson Conceição Defeats Xavier Martinez
Giovanni Cabrera Decisions Rene Tellez Giron in Co-Feature Robson Conceição did not experience a world title defeat hangover. Less than five months removed from a close decision loss to WBC super featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez, Conceição earned a one-sided decision over the previously undefeated Xavier Martinez in a 10-round WBC super featherweight … [Read more...] about Boxing: Robson Conceição Defeats Xavier Martinez
Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15
Geffrard replaces Callum Johnson, who tested positive for COVID-19 WBO light heavyweight world champion Joe Smith Jr will make his first title defense against an unlikely contender. British puncher Callum Johnson tested positive for COVID-19, so Smith will now face Steve Geffrard on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Turning Stone Resort Casino and LIVE on … [Read more...] about Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15
King Artur Returns: Beterbiev to Defend Unified Light Heavyweight Crown Against Top Contender Marcus Browne December 17 at Montreal’s Bell Centre
Marie-Eve Dicaire and Kim Clavel also featured in world title fights as part of The Boxing Triple Crown in Montreal WBC/IBF unified light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev moved to Montreal nearly a decade ago to embark on his professional journey following a pair of Olympic berths for his native Russia. Sixteen fights into his career, he will return to … [Read more...] about King Artur Returns: Beterbiev to Defend Unified Light Heavyweight Crown Against Top Contender Marcus Browne December 17 at Montreal’s Bell Centre
Dominick Reyes, Jessica Eye, Kay Hansen, Trevin Jones and Max Griffin Spotted at Blume Kitchen & Cocktails in Las Vegas
Last night, Friday, September 24, Henderson-based celebrity nightspot Blume Kitchen & Cocktails welcomed a slew of UFC fighters for dinner in conjunction with International Fight Week. In attendance was Light Heavyweight Dominick Reyes, Flyweight Jessica Eye, Strawweight Kay Hansen, Bantamweight Trevin Jones and Featherweight Max Griffin. The fighters … [Read more...] about Dominick Reyes, Jessica Eye, Kay Hansen, Trevin Jones and Max Griffin Spotted at Blume Kitchen & Cocktails in Las Vegas