Inoue-Nery and three additional world title fights will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT Japan’s pound-for-pound hero is set to headline the biggest boxing event his country has ever seen. Undisputed junior featherweight world champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue will defend all the belts against Mexican puncher Luis … [Read more...] about Naoya Inoue-Luis Nery Undisputed Junior Featherweight Showdown Set for Tokyo Dome May 6
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Neil Patrick Harris, Canelo Àlvarez, J. Balvin and more Party at Resorts World Las Vegas
This weekend, the stars flocked to Resorts World Las Vegas. Neil Patrick Harris enjoyed his stay at the famed resort as he was in town for the opening of the all-new MSG Sphere in Las Vegas and attended the U2 concert with his husband, David Burtka. Staying in the luxurious Crockfords West 2-Bedroom Entertainment Suite at Resorts World, the couple enjoyed floor-to-ceiling … [Read more...] about Neil Patrick Harris, Canelo Àlvarez, J. Balvin and more Party at Resorts World Las Vegas
Press Conference Notes: Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou Meet Face-to-Face in London
Fury and Ngannou set to collide in a heavyweight boxing showdown on Saturday, October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Lineal & WBC heavyweight boxing champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury and lineal heavyweight MMA king Francis Ngannou met face-to-face today at the kickoff press conference for the most anticipated combat sports event of the year.Fury and … [Read more...] about Press Conference Notes: Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou Meet Face-to-Face in London
Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez Ready for All-Mexican Duel (w/ Video)
Navarrete-Valdez, Lindolfo Delgado-Jair Valtierra, and Richard Torrez Jr.-Willie Jake Jr. will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Emanuel Navarrete (37-1, 31 KOs) and Oscar Valdez (31-1, 23 KOs) are ready for an all-Mexican duel. Navarrete will put his WBO junior lightweight world title on the line against former two-division … [Read more...] about Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez Ready for All-Mexican Duel (w/ Video)
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
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
Circa Resort & Casino to Host Paul vs. Silva Viewing Party, October 29
Downtown Las Vegas Casino-Resort to Broadcast Showtime PPV Boxing Event in New Galaxy Ballroom Circa Resort & Casino will host a viewing party for the upcoming Showtime PPV Boxing event – featuring Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva – on Saturday, October 29. The thrilling bout will bring the action to Circa’s recently opened Galaxy Ballroom, located on the third … [Read more...] about Circa Resort & Casino to Host Paul vs. Silva Viewing Party, October 29
Hey Arnold: Barboza Defeats Zorrilla in 140-Pound Main Event
Silver Medal Star Richard Torrez Jr. Improves to 2-0 Junior welterweight contender Arnold Barboza Jr. waited nearly 10 years as a pro to make his main event debut, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. Barboza (27-0, 10 KOs), from South El Monte, California, ground down Danielito Zorrilla to win a 10-round unanimous decision in front of a sold-out crowd of 2,836 … [Read more...] about Hey Arnold: Barboza Defeats Zorrilla in 140-Pound Main Event
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
Super Middleweight Sensation Edgar Berlanga to Face Ulises Sierra at MGM Grand in Las Vegas Dec. 12
Super middleweight wrecking ball Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga has been “The Perfect One” thus far, knocking out all 15 of his professional opponents in the first round. Berlanga puts perfection on the line Saturday, Dec. 12, when he fights Ulises Sierra in an eight-round showdown from MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Berlanga-Sierra will open the ESPN-televised … [Read more...] about Super Middleweight Sensation Edgar Berlanga to Face Ulises Sierra at MGM Grand in Las Vegas Dec. 12