Valdez-Stevenson to headline telecast airing live on ESPN & ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT WBC champion Oscar Valdez hopes to become a Mexican boxing legend while WBO king Shakur Stevenson is eyeing the mythical pound-for-pound rankings. On Saturday, April 30, Valdez and Stevenson, the world’s two best junior lightweights, will meet in a title … [Read more...] about Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown Set for April 30 at MGM Grand Garden Arena
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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
Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez and Former Pageant Queens Celebrate at KAMU Ultra Karaoke
On Monday, Jan. 17, Miss Nevada USA Kataluna Enriquez was joined by Top Rank Boxing Knockout and former Miss Nevada Tianna Tuamoheloa along with former pageant queen Riss Rose at KAMU Ultra Karaoke located inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The group took turns on the mic in one of the 40 luxury private … [Read more...] about Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez and Former Pageant Queens Celebrate at KAMU Ultra Karaoke
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
Still the Welterweight King: Terence Crawford KOs Shawn Porter in 10
The pound-for-pound king notched his career-defining victory. Terence "Bud" Crawford knocked out "Showtime" Shawn Porter in the 10th round to retain his WBO welterweight world title in front of a sold-out crowd of 11,568 at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) made the fifth defense of the title he won in June 2018 and was presented … [Read more...] about Still the Welterweight King: Terence Crawford KOs Shawn Porter in 10
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
Fury and Wilder Make Grand Arrivals in Las Vegas Ahead of Heavyweight Title Trilogy Showdown This Saturday
Highly-Anticipated Battle Takes Place Live on ESPN+ PPV and FOX Sports PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas WBC and lineal heavyweight world champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury and former heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder made their grand arrivals in Las Vegas Tuesday evening to officially kick off fight week for their highly anticipated … [Read more...] about Fury and Wilder Make Grand Arrivals in Las Vegas Ahead of Heavyweight Title Trilogy Showdown This Saturday
Ali’s Grandson Scores First Round TKO
Still Super Fly: Joshua Franco Defeats Andrew Moloney in Trilogy Title Showdown Nine months after their controversial rematch, Joshua "El Profesor" Franco left no doubt in the trilogy bout. Franco defended his WBA super flyweight world title with a unanimous decision over Andrew "The Monster" Moloney Saturday evening from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. All … [Read more...] about Ali’s Grandson Scores First Round TKO
Breaking Barriers: Crystina Poncher and Mikaela Mayer to Form Boxing’s First All-Female Broadcast Booth August 14
Poncher (play-by-play) and Mayer (color commentary) will call international broadcast of the Tulsa tripleheader headlined by the super flyweight world title bout between Joshua Franco and Andrew Moloney Broadcast history will be made Saturday, Aug. 14 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as Crystina Poncher and reigning WBO junior lightweight world champion Mikaela Mayer will form boxing’s … [Read more...] about Breaking Barriers: Crystina Poncher and Mikaela Mayer to Form Boxing’s First All-Female Broadcast Booth August 14
The Monster Rises Again: Naoya Inoue Ready for Las Vegas Spotlight
Inoue-Michael Dasmarinas, Mikaela Mayer-Erica Farias and Adam Lopez-Isaac Dogboe to air LIVE Saturday on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (Simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Naoya "Monster" Inoue is a man of few words, but his devastating knockouts, climb up the pound-for-pound rankings and cult hero status among combat sports fans have elevated the Japanese prodigy to main … [Read more...] about The Monster Rises Again: Naoya Inoue Ready for Las Vegas Spotlight