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
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Tyson Fury KOs Deontay Wilder in Heavyweight Classic
“The Gypsy King” still reigns. In an incredible back-and-forth that included five knockdowns and countless exchanges, Tyson Fury retained his WBC Heavyweight World Title and lineal crown with an eleventh-round TKO win over former long-time champion Deontay Wilder in an ESPN+/FOX Sports pay-per-view live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The UK’s Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) scored … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury KOs Deontay Wilder in Heavyweight Classic
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
Blume Kitchen & Cocktails to Host Devin Haney’s Official Post-fight After Party Saturday, May 29
The WBC World Lightweight Champion Will Defend His Title Against Jorge Linares in Las Vegas, Nevada Blume Kitchen & Cocktails is playing host to WBC World Lightweight Champion Devin Haney’s official post-fight after party. Haney is defending his title against Jorge Linares at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Blume Kitchen & Cocktails to Host Devin Haney’s Official Post-fight After Party Saturday, May 29
Ryan Garcia to Defend Interim WBC Lightweight Title Against Javier ‘El Abejon’ Fortuna July 9 on DAZN
Rising lightweight star Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) will defend his interim WBC Lightweight Championship against experienced southpaw contender Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (36-2-1, 25 KOs) in a 12-round battle. The fight will take place on Friday, July 9 and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN worldwide, including the United States, Mexico and the Dominican … [Read more...] about Ryan Garcia to Defend Interim WBC Lightweight Title Against Javier ‘El Abejon’ Fortuna July 9 on DAZN
STILL King Artur: Beterbiev KOs Adam Deines in Round 10
Beterbiev retains WBC/IBF Light Heavyweight World Titles Boxing's preeminent knockout artist didn't disappoint his partisan fans. Russia's Artur Beterbiev, in his first bout in 17 months, knocked out Adam Deines in the 10th round to retain his WBC and IBF light heavyweight world titles Saturday at Megasport Arena in Moscow. Beterbiev (16-0, 16 KOs) authored a fitting … [Read more...] about STILL King Artur: Beterbiev KOs Adam Deines in Round 10
Weigh-In Results: Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez & Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez
Saturday, February 20 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT live on ESPN & ESPN+ • Miguel Berchelt 130 lbs vs. Oscar Valdez 130 lbs (Berchelt's WBC Super Featherweight World Title — 12 Rounds) • Gabriel Flores Jr. 132 lbs vs. Jayson Velez 132 lbs (Junior Lightweight — … [Read more...] about Weigh-In Results: Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez & Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez
Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez Tabbed as Miguel Berchelt-Oscar Valdez Co-Feature LIVE on ESPN February 20
Undefeated super featherweight standout Gabriel Flores Jr. will fight former world title challenger Jayson Velez in a 10-round tilt Saturday, Feb. 20, as the co-feature to the highly anticipated all-Mexican showdown between WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel Berchelt and former featherweight kingpin Oscar Valdez. Velez replaces former world champion … [Read more...] about Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez Tabbed as Miguel Berchelt-Oscar Valdez Co-Feature LIVE on ESPN February 20
Artur Beterbiev-Adam Deines Light Heavyweight World Title Bout Postponed Due to COVID-19 Diagnosis
WBC/IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev has been forced to postpone his title defense against Adam Deines — scheduled for Jan. 30 at VTB Arena in Moscow, Russia — after being diagnosed with COVID-19.Beterbiev and Deines were originally scheduled to fight Oct. 23, but Beterbiev suffered a rib injury in training. Information about the rescheduled … [Read more...] about Artur Beterbiev-Adam Deines Light Heavyweight World Title Bout Postponed Due to COVID-19 Diagnosis
DAZN Announces Bet?MGM as Exclusive Odds Provider for U.S. Boxing Broadcasts
DAZN, the world’s largest sports streaming service, and BetMGM, the leading sports betting and gaming platform – today announced the latest evolution of their partnership. The partnership extension will kick off Saturday, Nov. 7 with a highly anticipated night of boxing featuring 21-year-old undefeated sensation Devin “The Dream” Haney defending his WBC lightweight … [Read more...] about DAZN Announces Bet?MGM as Exclusive Odds Provider for U.S. Boxing Broadcasts