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
Light heavyweight
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
Thrilling Featherweight Bout Between (#9) Edson Barboza and (#10) Giga Chikadze Headlines at UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Featured Bouts: The Return of the Ultimate Fighter Finals - Bryan Battle vs. Gilbert Urbina - Ricky Turcios vs. Brady Hiestand UFC returns to UFC APEX in Las Vegas with a striking fans’ dream fight, as No. 9 ranked featherweight contender Edson Barboza clashes with No. 10 Giga Chikadze. Also on the card, The Return of the Ultimate Fighter middleweight and bantamweight … [Read more...] about Thrilling Featherweight Bout Between (#9) Edson Barboza and (#10) Giga Chikadze Headlines at UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Top 10 Middleweights Collide at UFC Apex Saturday, August 21
Featured Bout: Clay Guida vs Mark O. Madsen UFC returns to UFC APEX with a critical matchup in the stacked middleweight division, as No. 3 ranked contender Jared Cannonier collides with No. 9 Kelvin Gastelum. In the co-main event, relentless grapplers lock horns as Clay Guida meets Mark O. Madsen. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: CANNONIER vs GASTELUM will take place Saturday, August … [Read more...] about Top 10 Middleweights Collide at UFC Apex Saturday, August 21
UFC Partners with Youth Charity Onside to Launch Its First-Ever Youth Mentoring Program in the U.K.
UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a multi-year partnership with OnSide, one of the leading youth charities in the U.K, to establish a youth mentoring program at Youth Zone locations throughout the country. Established in 2008, OnSide funds and builds state-of-the-art youth centers called “Youth Zones” in … [Read more...] about UFC Partners with Youth Charity Onside to Launch Its First-Ever Youth Mentoring Program in the U.K.
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez to Make Golden Boy Debut against Sullivan Barrera in Light Heavyweight Battle
Joseph ‘JOJO’ Diaz Jr. To Face Javier ‘El Abejon’ Fortuna in Co-main Event Friday, July 9 and Streamed Live on DAZN Undefeated contender Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs) will make his Golden Boy debut in a Mexico vs. Cuba battle as he takes on Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs) in a 12-round light heavyweight fight. The event will … [Read more...] about Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez to Make Golden Boy Debut against Sullivan Barrera in Light Heavyweight Battle
Fight Week Schedule: Joe Smith Jr. vs. Maxim Vlasov
Saturday Night, LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ from Osage Casino (Tulsa, Oklahoma) It's Tulsa Time. Joe Smith Jr. and Maxim Vlasov are finally set to battle for the vacant WBO light heavyweight world title Saturday from Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, nearly two months removed from Vlasov's positive COVID-19 test that delayed their originally scheduled bout. … [Read more...] about Fight Week Schedule: Joe Smith Jr. vs. Maxim Vlasov