Undisputed lightweight king Devin “The Dream” Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) and former three-division world champion Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs) made their grand arrivals today in Las Vegas ahead of their showdown this Saturday, May 20, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Haney vs. Lomachenko will stream live on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV, the event’s exclusive … [Read more...] about Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko Make Grand Arrivals Ahead of Saturday’s UNDISPUTED Lightweight Showdown May 20
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Lightweight Contender Jamaine Ortiz Signs Multi-Fight Co-Promotional Contract with Top Rank
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
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
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
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