Daily Archives: June 15, 2024

Richard Riakporhe is keen to point out that he has never turned down a fight. Even though he might have fought for the IBF and WBA titles by now, the 17-0 (13 KOs) 34-year-old will get his first shot at a world title when…

The British Boxing Board of Control’s decision to order a British light heavyweight title fight between champion Joshua Buatsi and Anthony Yarde was the headline news of a busy championship circular. Yarde (25-3, 24 KOs) remains embroiled in a contractual dispute with his promoter,…

It is often said not only how Chris Billam-Smith has developed as a fighter but how carrying a world title can improve a champion. Billam-Smith, the WBO cruiserweight belt holder, won the title last May fighting in front of his home fans in the…

Leonardo Rubalcava has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing, and he will open the show at Footprint Center in Phoenix on June 29. Rubalcava’s signing and scheduling completes the undercard to the showdown between Juan Francisco Estrada and Jesse “Bam”…