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
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Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Valdez-Stevenson goes down SATURDAY (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ The long-awaited 130-pound grudge match is almost here. WBC champion Oscar Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) and WBO king Shakur Stevenson (17-0, 9 KOs) had their first fight week faceoff Thursday, two days out from their unification showdown at the MGM … [Read more...] about Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Fury-ous Finish: Tyson Fury Knocks Out Dillian Whyte in 6
94,000 fans were in attendance @ London's Wembley Stadium After not having fought in his native land for almost four years, Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) returned home with a spectacular sixth-round knockout in front of a record-breaking 94,000 fans Saturday evening at Wembley Stadium in London. The WBC/Lineal/Ring Magazine heavyweight champion … [Read more...] about Fury-ous Finish: Tyson Fury Knocks Out Dillian Whyte in 6
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
Weigh-In Results: Mikaela Mayer vs. Jennifer Han for Saturday, April 9 Bout
April 9, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ from The Hangar @ Orange County Fair & Event Center (Costa Mesa, Calif.) • Mikaela Mayer 129.8 vs. Jennifer Han 128.8(Mayer's WBO/IBF/Ring Magazine Junior Lightweight Titles — 10 Rounds) • Giovani Santillan 147.4 lbs vs. Jeovanis … [Read more...] about Weigh-In Results: Mikaela Mayer vs. Jennifer Han for Saturday, April 9 Bout
Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Ali Walsh to fight Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) Las Vegas native Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of “The Greatest,” hopes to make a statement for the hometown fans. Ali Walsh will fight Denver’s Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction Saturday, April 30, at the MGM Grand … [Read more...] about Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Go Face to Face in Las Vegas
Face to Face: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Meet in Las Vegas Ahead of April 30 Junior Lightweight Title Unification Showdown The world's two best junior lightweights — WBC world champion Oscar Valdez and WBO king Shakur Stevenson — ignited their long-anticipated unification grudge match, which will take place Saturday, April 30 at the MGM … [Read more...] about Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Go Face to Face in Las Vegas
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
April 23: Heavyweight Titans Fury & Whyte Collide at Wembley Stadium Live on Pay-Per-View
Tyson “The Gyspy King” Fury to defend heavyweight crown against top contender Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium LIVE on Pay-Per-View with tickets going on sale on Wednesday, March 2. After storming the United States with a pair of knockouts over Deontay Wilder, WBC/Lineal/Ring Magazine heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury returns home for an all-British battle against WBC … [Read more...] about April 23: Heavyweight Titans Fury & Whyte Collide at Wembley Stadium Live on Pay-Per-View