Oleksandr Usyk’s legacy-defining win over Tyson Fury cements him as an all-time great
By Jacob Tanswell, The New York Times, Sun, 19 May 2024
Oleksandr Usyk’s greatness extended into new territory after he became a two-weight undisputed world champion on Saturday night.
Usyk inflicted the first defeat of Tyson Fury’s professional career with a split-decision victory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was an exhibition of intelligent, in-f Read Full Story >>>U2: Denys Berichyk Gives Ukraine Another World Champion
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 May 2024
Brian Norman Jr. Stuns Hometown Favorite Giovani Santillan to win WBO Interim Welterweight Crown
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May. 18, 2024) — Well, that was quite the encore.
On the day Ukraine's Oleksandr Usrk capture Read Full Story >>> Dallas Mavs Nip OKC Thunder 117-116 Advance to Western Conference Finals
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 May 2024
Dallas is back in the Finals of the Western Conference.
PJ Washington scored all his nine points in the last quarter, including two free hrows with two seconds left to propel the fifth seed Mavericks to 117-116 win o Read Full Story >>> The future is bright for Dasma Cavite Spartans
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 May 2024
Manila---A bunch of untitled players from Dasma Cavite Spartans could be the future of PCAP.
Dasma Cavite Spartans' grassroots development have discovered a new breed of potential talents in Glenn Aracena, Joel Delfin, Patrick Bonifacio, Philip Simon Din, Andrew Elpedes, Israel Landicho, Julie An Read Full Story >>> Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk result: Ukraine's historic day capped off with WBO lightweight title
By Tom Naghten, SportingNews.com, Sun, 19 May 2024
Denys Berinchyk has stopped Emanuel Navarrete's bid to become a four-weight world champion with a split-decision victory (116-112, 115-113, 113-115) in San Diego.
The result capped off an unforgettable day for Ukrainian boxing after Oleksandr Usyk had earlier captured the undisputed heavyweight t Read Full Story >>> Lone Survivor: Usyk Topples Fury to Win Undisputed Heavyweight Crown
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 May 2024
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 18, 2024)— There can only be one heavyweight champion, and he is from Ukraine.
Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) defeated Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) by split decision in a dramatic, seesaw battle t Read Full Story >>> Undisputed: Oleksandr Usyk Drops, Edges Fury to Claim Heavyweight Glory
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 May 2024
Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine dropped and narrowly edged Tyson Fury of the UK, winning by split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday night Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury should have been STOPPED in the ninth round against Oleksandr Usyk, insists David Haye as he says the referee gave the Brit 20 seconds to recover and 'it looked really bad from ringside'
By Will Griffee, Mail Online (UK), Sun, 19 May 2024
Oleksandr Usyk was robbed of an emphatic knockout of Tyson Fury in the ninth round of their epic heavyweight title fight, claims David Haye.
The moment of the fight came after Usyk had shifted the momentum, landing a stunning left hand to scatter Fury's senses and send him bouncing from rope to r Read Full Story >>> Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by split decision to become first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years
By Jack Baer, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 19 May 2024
The judges were split, but the title is undisputed. Boxing has its first true heavyweight king in 24 years, and his name is Oleksandr Usyk.
The WBA, WBO and IBF champion defeated WBC champion Tyson Fury on Saturday by split decision (115-112, 113-114, 114-113) to become the first undisputed heavy Read Full Story >>> Oleksandr Usyk and the crucial moment that sparked stunning Tyson Fury comeback to seal destiny
By Alex Pattle, Independent Online, Sun, 19 May 2024
For the boxing monarchists craving one clear ruler in the sport’s glamour division, the last 24 years crept by with a languid cruelty. And a long quarter-century, an epoch of waiting, led to a long night in Riyadh – a city in the sand, on a small stretch of society in the desert. At least this n Read Full Story >>> AND NEW! Fury rocked as Usyk hands superstar first-ever loss in all-time boxing epic
Fox Sports, Sun, 19 May 2024
And new!
Oleksandr Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury by split decision (115-112, 113-114, 114-113) to hand the Brit his first loss and become the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
A ninth round knockdown ended up proving crucial for Usyk, although Fury protested the decision afterwa Read Full Story >>> Oleksandr Usyk edges Tyson Fury by split decision, now undisputed
ESPN.com, Sun, 19 May 2024
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs), who entered with the WBA, IBF and WBO belts, captured Fury's (34-1-1, 24 KOs) WBC and lineal titles to become Read Full Story >>> Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become heavyweight champion of the world
Sky News, Sun, 19 May 2024
Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after defeating Tyson Fury in boxing's biggest fight of the century.
The Ukrainian won on a split decision following the match in Saudi Arabia.
Usyk had 115-112 and 114-113 on two cards, while Fury took the other 114-11 Read Full Story >>> The stars are out in Riyadh! Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Joshua and Steven Gerrard arrive for Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk's undisputed heavyweight title clash in Saudi Arabia
By James Cooney, Mail Online (UK), Sun, 19 May 2024
A number of sport's biggest stars were seen arriving to watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk's undisputed heavyweight title clash in Riyadh.
After months of build-up, Fury and Usyk will finally settle their differences in Riyadh on Saturday night to determine the best heavyweight on the planet.
Read Full Story >>> Elorde named to WBC body
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 May 2024
Juan Miguel Elorde has been appointed to the 20-strong WBC Ratings Committee by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman to join Patrick Cusick of Thailand as the only Asians in the powerful body headed by Dean Lohuis.
El Read Full Story >>> Fury vs Usyk: 'The glory of all boxing.' Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and the winding road to undisputed
By John Dennen, SkySports.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
Tyson Fury is wrong. He might say this is just another fight - he might need to treat it as such to make sure he wins it – but this is not just another fight. It’s the fight.
The one that boxing, the one that sport has been waiting for. That wait, finally, is over.
It's the contest to deli Read Full Story >>> Indiana Bests New York, Forces Game 7 in East Semis
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
The Boston Celtics will have to wait a while longer for their East Conference Finals opponent.
This is because the Indiana Pacers, as expected, exploited their homecourt advantage to beat the New York Knicks, 116 Read Full Story >>> Surigao Fianchetto Checkmates in Semi Finals at PCAP
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
Manila---Surigao Fianchetto Checkmates defeated Iloilo Kisela Knights in the Quarterfinals of Professional Chess Association of the Philippines-PCAP to face Camarines Soaring Eagles backed up by Engr. Jojo Buenaventura, the top seed in the Southern Division for the Semi Finals Saturday night.
The Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk prize money and purse: How much will fighters earn?
By Martin Domin, Irish Mirror, Sat, 18 May 2024
Tyson Fury will earn a whopping £80million from his fight with Oleksandr Usyk tonight with his fellow world champion taking home £35m.
Either Fury or Usyk will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 when they meet in the ring in Riyadh. The fight l Read Full Story >>> Phl boxers heading for German camp
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 18 May 2024
Light-heavyweight Eumir Marcial and female punchers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas will set up camp in Saarbrücken, a German city near the French border as their final runup for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) said on Friday.
Of course, Ma Read Full Story >>> Fury vs. Usyk: The Big One Has Finally Arrived
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
This Saturday the undisputed heavyweight champion will be crowned barring a draw when undefeated foes Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in the ring. It’s been a long winding road to get to this point, but at least we Read Full Story >>> FM Arca remains on top in Vietnam Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
Manila---Filipino FIDE Master (FM) Christian Gian Karlo Arca fortified his hold of the top spot with a draw over Singaporean International Master (IM) Liu Xiangyi in the sixth round of the Quang Ninh GM2 chess tournament in Ha Long Ward, Ha Long City, Vietnam.
Arca from Dasmariñas City, Cavite Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk prediction roundtable: Who is the true king of the heavyweights?
MMA Fighting, Sat, 18 May 2024
Meshew: This fight rocks. Seriously, I’ve changed my mind a half-dozen times about it already since it was first announced and I’m not even sure I’ll still feel this way come fight time. But at this moment, I’m going with Usyk.
I understand all the reasons why Fury can win. Up until Wedne Read Full Story >>> TYSON FURY EXPLODES AT WEIGH-IN, BUT CONFIDENT OLEKSANDR USYK REMAINS UNFAZED
By Declan Warrington, RingTV.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
After retaining his composure throughout the build-up to Saturday’s fight, Tyson Fury briefly lost it in the moments after he and Oleksandr Usyk weighed in.
“I’m ready to rock and roll,” he said after his getting into Usyk’s face on stage meant that the rival camps required separating. Read Full Story >>> Weigh-In Results: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk & Giovani Santillan vs. Brian Norman Jr.
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
TOMORROW at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+
Pechanga Arena (San Diego, California)
(ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT)
• Emanuel Navarrete 135 l Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM RIYADH: TYSON FURY - 262 LBS, OLEKSANDR USYK - 233.5 LBS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
Fury-Usyk & and a championship undercard will stream LIVE on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV TOMORROW at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
Kingdom Arena (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
(Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT)
• Ty Read Full Story >>> THE UNDEFEATED KNOCKOUT MACHINE WILLIAM “EL CAMARÓN” ZEPEDA TO FACE TOP CONTENDER GIOVANNI CABRERA ON SATURDAY, JULY 6
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
LIVE FROM TOYOTA ARENA AND EXCLUSIVELY BROADCAST ON DAZN
ONTARIO, CALIF. (May 17, 2024) - Boxing’s most electric, fan-friendly and undefeated knockout machine William “El Camarón” Zepeda (30-0, 26 KOs) of San Read Full Story >>> Asia Supremacy: Team Philippines Eyes Strong Showing Vs Team Chinese Taipei
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
Manila---Team Philippines is determined to put on a show when it faces Team Chinese Taipei in the 2024 CPBA 9-Ball Teams Invitational dubbed as Asia Supremacy to be held on May 27, 28 and 29 at the former Park City Ba Read Full Story >>> THREE TITLE FIGHTS AND THREE UNDEFEATED BOXERS TRAINED BY ROY JONES JR. HEADLINE JUNE 28 BOXING CARD AT LEGENDS CASINO LIVE WORLDWIDE ON BLK PRIME
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
TOPPENISH, WASHINGTON (May 17, 2024) -- Roy Jones Jr., legendary world champion boxer and now trainer and promoter, will have three of his prized fighters, two of whom will be in title fights, headline an action-packed fight card at Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington on June 28, 2024.
The Read Full Story >>> Game over for Gaballo?
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 18 May 2024
Reymart Gaballo climbed into the ring last week with an impending shot at the world title in mind.
Instead, a nondescript Mexican fighter named Kenbun Torres messed everything up as he scored a vicious first-round knockout of a bantamweight bout at the Midas Hotel and Casino.
Taking a close lo Read Full Story >>> Steve Cunningham: Former Foe Tyson Fury Could Be Up To Old Tricks Against Oleksandr Usyk
By Tom Ivers, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday in a crowning of the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis more than 25 years ago. Usyk has the chance to etch his name in the history books and become a two-weight undisputed champion, after he achieved the honor at cruiserweight Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury had to 'quieten down' after being hit with £3,000 fine for controversial comments
By Chris Burns, mirror.co.uk, Fri, 17 May 2024
Tyson Fury has the world's attention right now as he prepares for a major face-off with Oleksander Usyk – but the heavyweight champion has never been too far from the limelight, be it for sporting achievements or for something altogether less savoury.
Fury will have the bulk of the country's su Read Full Story >>> T-Wolves Mangle Denver 115-70, Force Game Seven in West Semis
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
The semifinals series for one of the two slots in the Western Conference Finals will go the full seven-game route.
This after the Minnesota Timberwolves mangled the Denver Nuggets, 115-70 to tie their series, 3-3 Read Full Story >>> THRILLER-DILLER: Mega celebration of historic fight eyed for 2025
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 May 2024
The 50th celebration of the Thrilla in Manila next year is taking shape.
American promoter Sean Gibbons told DAILY TRIBUNE that he had a conversation with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently in General Santos City and they seemed to be on the same page in relation to its commemoration.
“ Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: Fury's trainer predicts early drama
By Alexander Netherton, DAZN News, Fri, 17 May 2024
A historic fight takes place tomorrow.
Tyson Fury’s trainer, SugarHill Steward, believes that his man will put Oleksandr Usyk on his back in the first round.
Fury is six inches taller than his Ukrainian counterpart, and many people believe his superior strength will carry him to victory.
Th Read Full Story >>> Oleksandr Usyk mocks ‘skinny’ Tyson Fury ahead of heavyweight blockbuster
By Gareth A Davies, Stuff NZ, Fri, 17 May 2024
Tyson Fury has been labelled “nervous” and “skinny” by Oleksandr Usyk and his team as the intrigue around the Gypsy King’s slimmed-down physique increases before their bout on Sunday (NZT).
Fury certainly looks long and lean with a sharp jawline and could come in at a much lighter weigh Read Full Story >>> All neon, no buzz? How Riyadh is reacting to Fury vs Usyk fight week
By Alex Pattle, Independent Online, Fri, 17 May 2024
This week, as Fury vs Usyk approaches, the days are taking place at night in Riyadh. And they are taking place at an amusement park full of operational but empty rides, in front of a smattering of curious and surprised Riyadh locals. Truthfully, so far fight week has offered plenty of neon, but what Read Full Story >>> Press Conference Notes: Emanuel Navarrete Motivated to Claim Four-Division World Title Glory in San Diego
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
Unbeaten welterweights Giovani Santillan & Brian Norman Jr. to clash for WBO Interim title in co-feature
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 16, 2024)— Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs) is one step away from m Read Full Story >>> DON KING PROMOTIONS: “FISTS OF FURY” PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, JUNE 7, AT THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (May 16, 2024)
– Ahead of the highly anticipated “Fists of Fury” event on Friday, June 7, at the Seminole Read Full Story >>> Kevin Brown vs Idalberto Umara Headlines Boxlab Promotions Card in Orlando, FL, May 31
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
ORLANDO, FL (May 16, 2024) – Boxlab Promotions proudly presents “Night of Champions” an electrifying night of boxing set to take place at the prestigious
Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on May 31, 2024. Read Full Story >>> Can ‘Asero’ stop Japanese buzzsaw?
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 May 2024
The stage is set for Vincent Astrolabio’s second shot at a world title.
The heavy-handed Filipino, who was already in training mode even before the announcement was made, faces defending champion Junto Nakatani for the World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight belt on 20 July at the Ariake Arena Read Full Story >>> Press Conference: Fury & Usyk Set Serious Tone Two Days From Undisputed Showdown
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
Fury-Usyk & and a LOADED undercard will stream LIVE on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 16, 2024) — It was an occasion befitting the biggest heavyweight fight of the millenni Read Full Story >>> Zanfer Wins Purse Bid for Apolinario-Ayala IBF Fight
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
The fight for the vacant IBF flyweight championship between Dave Apolinario and Angel Ayala Lardizabal will most likely be held in Mexico.
This after Zanfer Promotion of Fernando Beltran won the purse bidding call Read Full Story >>> Noynay loses to Sasaki by TKO in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
JOE “Jaw Breaker” Noynay lost by a technical knockout in the 5th round to Jin Sasaki of Japan last night, May 16 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
The 28-year-old Noynay from Cebu suffered his 4th loss against 23 wins and 2 draws while Sasaki, 22, improved his record to 17 wins with 16 knockouts Read Full Story >>> Suarez sets sights on bigger prize
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 May 2024
Rio Olympics veteran Charly Suarez admits time is not on his side.
But the world-rated super-featherweight insists he won’t hesitate to step up to the plate and fight for a world title once an offer is presented to him.
The unbeaten Suarez is turning 36 in August and believes he is ripe for Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury refuses to face-off with Oleksandr Usyk as row breaks out over ring
By Simon Hamalienko, Daily Star (UK), Fri, 17 May 2024
Tyson Fury dodged a face-off with Oleksandr Usyk as a dispute broke out over the ring conditions for their upcoming undisputed heavyweight world title clash this Saturday (May 18).
The Gypsy King is set to duke it out with Usyk in Saudi Arabia, aiming to become the division's first four-belt cham Read Full Story >>> JEFF POWELL: As Tyson Fury banks an 'obscene' £100m for this fight, pity greats such as the Brown Bomber who died penniless
By Jeff Powell, Mail Online (UK), Fri, 17 May 2024
Eyebrows are raised here and around the boxing world at the generational fortune Tyson Fury will bank for Saturday night’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk which will determine who goes into ring legend as the first undisputed world heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
Eyes turn green with en Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya: The Golden Years [1989 – 2009]
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 17 May 2024
World Boxing News looks at ‘The Golden Years’ of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya between 1989 and 2009.
De La Hoya was born in Montebello, California, in 1973 and is a third-generation boxer after his Mexican grandfather and father before him were both fighters in their own right.
Oscar De Read Full Story >>> Fury v Usyk clash a reminder of the epic days in heavyweight boxing
By Donald McRae, The Guardian, Thu, 16 May 2024
It was once so clear and powerful. The heavyweight championship of the world used to be the most significant prize in sport and the winner was often as revered or feared as almost any man on the planet. As Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk prepare to face each other in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, wi Read Full Story >>> 'Tyson Fury might be over the edge – Deontay Wilder trilogy took its toll on him'
By Mark Workman, Daily Record (UK), Thu, 16 May 2024
David Price, a former British heavyweight rival of Tyson Fury, reckons the Gypsy King's gruelling trilogy with Deontay Wilder may have accelerated his decline.
Despite two wins and a draw against the American powerhouse, Price believes those bouts have taken their toll on Fury's body. The 35-year Read Full Story >>> ‘Doberman’ walks into lion’s den
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 16 May 2024
Undefeated Filipino flyweight Dave “Doberman” Apolinario heads into the lion’s den in his bold bid to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) 112-lb crown.
The title showdown featuring Angel Ayala of Mexico and Apolinario was formalized early Wednesday morning when Zanfer Promotions w Read Full Story >>> Boston Returns to East Finals; Dallas A Win Away for the West
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Fittingly, Boston, the first team to qualify for the playoffs, is also the first to advance to the Conference Finals in the East.
Meanwhile, fifth seed Dallas is in the brink of upsetting the formchart as i Read Full Story >>> Arca Continues to Pursue Coveted IM Norm in Vietnam Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
MANILA – Filipino FIDE Master (FM) Christian Gian Karlo Arca continues his quest for the coveted International Master (IM) norm, drawing with compatriot International Master (IM) Michael Concio Jr. in the fourth round of the Quang Ninh GM2 chess tournament 2024. The match took place at the Quang N Read Full Story >>> Martin joins Pinoy invasion
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Carl Jammes Martin (C).
IBF No. 4 and WBO No. 5 superbantamweight Carl Jammes Martin is now in Las Vegas with father/trainer Abel, joining a slew of Filipino fighters under MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ care l Read Full Story >>> Media Workout: Fury & Usyk T-3 Days From Making Heavyweight History
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Fury-Usyk & and a LOADED undercard will be broadcast live on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 15, 2024) — It has taken nearly 25 years to crown an undisputed heavyweight champ Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Gypsy King confident he's still the man for the big occasion
By Andy Lewis, The National, Thu, 16 May 2024
Tyson Fury fights are rarely without layers of intrigue, and Saturday night’s undisputed heavyweight title clash with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh has more than most.
At 35, Fury heads into an era-defining bout against the unbeaten Ukrainian with debate raging over his conditioning, his form, the t Read Full Story >>> Strategies Unveiled: Three Ways Oleksandr Usyk Could Outmaneuver Tyson Fury and Become Undisputed King
By Ricky Carroll, Big Fight Weekend, Thu, 16 May 2024
On Saturday, May 18, Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) will collide for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight will be available on a variety of platforms on PPV, including DAZN, Sky Sports, TNT Sports Read Full Story >>> ESPN and Top Rank Present DAZN on ESPN+ PPV Event: Undisputed Heavyweight Title Showdown Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Live on ESPN+ PPV | Saturday, May 18 | 12 p.m. ET
(May 15, 2024) — ESPN and Top Rank, together with DAZN, will bring the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world between WBC/lineal champion Tys Read Full Story >>> FIERRO AND RIVERA LAND TITLE FIGHTS IN PUERTO RICO
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Puerto Rico vs. Mexico battles land in Manati on June 15 – new unbeaten signings continue pro journeys
A classic boxing rivalry will shape the undercard on June 15 with three Mexico vs. Puerto Rico title fights Read Full Story >>> Tayden Beltran vs Cesar Villarraga Headlines CBN Promotions June 22 Show
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
LONG BEACH, CA (May 15, 2024) – CBN Promotions returns with another exciting night of boxing as unbeaten lightweight, Tayden “The Butcher” Beltran (8-0, 4 KOs), is set to square off against the seasoned cont Read Full Story >>> Puerto Rican National Champion Carlos De León Castro Signs with Boxlab Promotions
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Featherweight to Make Pro Debut June 8, 2024 in Orlando Florida live on DAZN
ORLANDO, FL (May 15, 2024) – Boxlab Promotions is excited to announce the signing of highly decorated Puerto Rican national amateur boxing champion, Carlos De León Castro, to a promotional agreement. At just 19 years Read Full Story >>> Cavite tops Cagayan in Armageddon
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Manila--- The battle was met and it did not disappoint.
The Dasma Cavite Spartans had to go to Armageddon to repulse the tough Cagayan Kings, 15-6, 10.5-10.5, 2-1, in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines-PCAP online chess tournament Wednesday, May 15 held through Chess.com Platfo Read Full Story >>> Paul out to 'prove everyone wrong' against Tyson
BBC Sport, Thu, 16 May 2024
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has vowed to "prove everyone wrong" when he takes on former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on 20 July.
Paul, 27, has nine wins and one loss on his professional record, beating Ryan Bourland in his most recent bout in March.
Tyson, who will be 58 when the fight Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 13 May 2024: Lomachenko Stops Kambosos; Guevara Edges Andrew Moloney; Tapales KOs Jangkaew in 1
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024
Lomachenko finishes off Kambosos.
Highlights:
-Vasyl Lomachenko stops George Kambosos to win the vacant IBF lightweight title and also takes the IBO title from champion Kambosos
-Pedro Guevara wins the WB Read Full Story >>> Denver, New York Overwhelm Semis Foes; One Win Away from W-E Conf Finals
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024
Potential NBA Finals rivals, Denver and New York came nearer towards that realization with smashing game 5 victories in the semifinals of their respective conferences.
The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves, 112-97 Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton predicts strategy for Tyson Fury against Oleksandr Usyk
By Alexander Netherton, DAZN News, Wed, 15 May 2024
The former world champion gave his opinion.
Ricky Hatton believes Tyson Fury will look to target Oleksandr Usyk’s body in their undisputed heavyweight fight this weekend.
Fury meets Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 18 live on DAZN PPV. The winner will become the first-ever undisputed heavyw Read Full Story >>> Misamis joins PSL Mindanao Regional Finals
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024
DAVAO CITY – Misamis Oriental is formally joining the Pilipinas Super League [PSL] Mindanao Regional Finals slated on May 24 to 26 in Tagum City.
“MisOr will be represented by three different teams,” said PSL Mindanao Commissioner PJ Simon.
MisOr will be played by Centurions CDO in the 1 Read Full Story >>> Mexican Boxing Legends Rally Behind Emanuel Navarrete's Historic Bid to Become a Four-Division World Champion
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024
Navarrete returns this Saturday against Denys Berinchyk for the vacant WBO lightweight world title at Pechanga Arena San Diego LIVE on ESPN
SAN DIEGO (May 14, 2024) — As Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs) pre Read Full Story >>> Legendary Panama Al Brown Inducted into NYSBHOF
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024
The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has announced legendary Panamanian world champion Alfonso Teófilo "Panama Al" Brown as one of the 16 members of its 2024 class.
The 12th Annual NYSBHOF Induction Dinner will Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Make Grand Arrivals ahead of Saturday's UNDISPUTED SHOWDOWN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024
Fury-Usyk & and a LOADED undercard will be broadcast live on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 14, 2024) — Heavyweight history will be made soon in The Kingdom.
WBC/ Read Full Story >>> Devon Young Has Record Setting Night in Team Combat League with Two Stoppages in the same evening
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024
Javier Zamorran Remains Undefeated in Wisconsin
NEW YORK (May 14, 2024)-Split-T Management undefeated heavyweight Devon Young ventured into the Team Combat League (TCL) and registered two stoppage victories in the same night.
Young of Aiken, South Carolina and fighting for the Atlanta Attack t Read Full Story >>> PIÑEIRO AND ORTIZ PEN CO-PROMOTIONAL DEALS WITH MATCHROOM
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024
Unbeaten Puerto Rico talents sign with Hearn and Universal Promotions
Stephanie Piñeiro and William Ortiz have both signed co-promotional deals with Matchroom and Universal Promotions.
Piñeiro (6 Read Full Story >>> USA BOXING PARTNERS WITH GOLDEN GLOVES VR FOR OFFICIAL BOXING ESPORT
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024
TULSA, Okla. (May 14, 2024) – Golden Gloves VR, a virtual reality boxing game created by Tulsa-based tech company Engine Room VR, is the official esports boxing game of USA Boxing, the governing body for Olympic-style boxing, Mike McAtee, USA Boxing Executive Director, announced today. Under a par Read Full Story >>> Oleksandr Usyk sends chilling warning to Tyson Fury after dad John's headbutt
By Martin Domin, mirror.co.uk, Tue, 14 May 2024
Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury he has a secret army of knife-wielding soldiers at his beck and call should his rival's team cross the line again this week.
A hotel skirmish between the fighters' entourages reached a violent crescendo on Monday when Fury's dad John headbutted one of the smal Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury told he is facing a fighter who is 'better than him' against Oleksandr Usyk
By Tom Beattie, Express.co.uk, Tue, 14 May 2024
Former world champion boxer Tony 'Bomber' Bellew has issued some words of warning to compatriot Tyson Fury ahead of his upcoming clash with Oleksandr Usyk.
Retired fighter Tony Bellew has admitted he feels Oleksandr Usyk is 'technically' a better fighter than Tyson Fury ahead of an era-defining f Read Full Story >>> |
