Monthly Archives: June 2024

LAS VEGAS – Carlos Adames admitted he is thrilled to be fighting among the Las Vegas stardust of the 100th championship boxing event at the famous venue. Adames, the WBC 160-pound titleholder is 23-1 (18 KOs), and the Dominican Republic hero is making his…

William Zepeda has extended his promotional agreement with Golden Boy Promotions. In his past fight, in March, the Mexican stopped Britain’s Maxi Hughes, and he is expected to challenge for a version of the world lightweight title in 2024. He next fights Giovanni Cabrera on…

Oscar De La Hoya made it so easy. On his way out the door, as his physical capability faded, he transferred the gift that is truly the last thing to go for top fighters — not the punching power, as the cliché mistakenly states, but…

Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom said there’s “a special narrative” ahead of the rematch between WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe, the only man to have defeated him in the professionals.  Bournemouth hero Billam-Smith is making the second defense of his title, and…