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
Top Rank
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
Fight Week: Tyson Fury Set for London Showdown Against Bitter Rival Derek Chisora
Fight coverage from London will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ SATURDAY starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT “The Gypsy King” is returning to defend his crown. Tyson Fury will defend his WBC & Lineal heavyweight titles against British countryman Derek Chisora this Saturday, Dec. 3, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Fury has defeated Chisora twice … [Read more...] about Fight Week: Tyson Fury Set for London Showdown Against Bitter Rival Derek Chisora
January 28: Unified Light Heavyweight King Artur Beterbiev to Defend Crown Against Knockout King Anthony Yarde at OVO Arena Wembley in London
The 175-pound showdown will be shown on BT Sport in the UK and on ESPN+ in the U.S. London calls for the light-heavyweight king. WBC, WBO and IBF world champion Artur Beterbiev will defend his belts against big-punching British challenger Anthony Yarde at the OVO Arena Wembley on Saturday, January 28. The WBO No.1 contender gets his shot at the Montreal-based Beterbiev … [Read more...] about January 28: Unified Light Heavyweight King Artur Beterbiev to Defend Crown Against Knockout King Anthony Yarde at OVO Arena Wembley in London
Janibek The Champ: Alimkhanuly Defeats Bentley to Retain Middleweight Title
WBA Minimumweight Champion Seniesa Estrada Returns with Dominant Victory Over Jazmin Gala Villarino The script underwent some last-minute changes. Janibek "Qazaq Style" Alimkhanuly was supposed to blow out Denzel Bentley, but the London native had other ideas. Alimkhanuly made the first defense of his WBO middleweight world title with a unanimous decision … [Read more...] about Janibek The Champ: Alimkhanuly Defeats Bentley to Retain Middleweight Title
December 3: WBC & Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury to Defend Crown against Derek Chisora
Fury-Chisora 3 will be available in the U.S. on ESPN+ In what will be a sensational heavyweight doubleheader, the WBC and lineal world champion Tyson Fury will defend his crown against long-standing rival Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, December 3 on a night where WBA world champion Daniel Dubois will make a first defense of his belt against South … [Read more...] about December 3: WBC & Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury to Defend Crown against Derek Chisora
All-Star Broadcast Team to Emcee Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Gala Resorts World Hosts Boxing’s Big Event August 26-27
With three years worth of inductees to be named to the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Honor Roll, the 10th annual Induction Weekend August 26-27 will also feature a record number of broadcast professionals to serve as Masters of Ceremonies, and presenters. Tickets are on sale for the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Trilogy Weekend, honoring Inductees for 2020, '21 and '22. There … [Read more...] about All-Star Broadcast Team to Emcee Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Gala Resorts World Hosts Boxing’s Big Event August 26-27
Media Workout: Teofimo Lopez Set for Takeover 2.0 Against Pedro Campa
Lopez-Campa will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ Saturday from Resorts World Las Vegas at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT The Takeover 2.0 is ready for liftoff. Former lightweight king Teofimo Lopez hopes to conquer a second weight class. That journey begins Saturday against Pedro Campa in the 10-round junior welterweight main event at the Resorts World Event … [Read more...] about Media Workout: Teofimo Lopez Set for Takeover 2.0 Against Pedro Campa