August 2024 – Page 33 – Sugar Bert Boxing

BoxingScene August 23, 2024

Joe Cordina selects new team ahead of Shakur Stevenson clash

This week, BoxingScene reported that Welsh star Joe Cordina and trainer Tony Sims had amicably parted ways ahead of Cordina’s October 12 clash with Shakur Stevenson. Cordina, a two-time world champion, will now be training at the Ben Davison Performance Centre with Barry Smith…

BadLeftHook August 23, 2024

Smith injured, Sept. 28 Fernandez fight postponed

Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images The rest of the show will proceed, though at a new venue to be named One of Matchroom’s upcoming main events is off the table, as Jake Donovan and Tris Dixon report that top…

BadLeftHook August 23, 2024

‘He may be unbeatable’: Eddie Hearn discusses Shakur Stevenson signing, plans for his future

Eddie Hearn believes he’ll be able to demonstrate Matchroom’s value to Shakur Stevenson over his next two fights. | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Matchroom’s promoter discusses his latest signing. After the recent official news of Shakur Stevenson signing…

BoxingNews24 August 23, 2024

Keyshawn Davis Faces Gustavo Lemos On November 8th In Norfolk Homecoming

Lightweight contender Keyshawn Davis and 140-lb contender Gustavo Lemos are finalizing a deal to meet on November 8th in a headliner in a Top Rank-promoted show ESPN in U.S Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn’s hometown in Norfolk, Virginia. The fight will occur in the 135-lb division,…

BoxingScene August 23, 2024

Dalton Smith out of Jon Fernandez bout, show still on at a new location

Although Dalton Smith is out of his bill-topping fight with Jon Fernandez in Sheffield on September 28, promoter Matchroom Boxing is trying to make sure the show goes on. Smith, a junior welterweight prospect who is 16-0 (12 KOs), has been building his brand…

BoxingScene August 23, 2024

Keyshawn Davis and Brian Norman could be in line for doubleheader

Despite speculation that lightweight contender Keyshawn Davis will return to the ring in November, there is still work to do before that date is finalized. ESPN has reported that the gifted 25-year-old Davis (11-0, 7 KOs), might fight Gustavo Lemos of Argentina (29-1, 19…

EastSideBoxing August 23, 2024

Matchroom Signs Shakur Stevenson To 2-Fight Deal: A Path To Superstardom Or A Quick Exit?

Promoter Eddie Hearn announced signing Shakur Stevenson to a two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing. The deal will see Shakur defend his WBC lightweight title against Joe Cordina and then potentially William Zepeda in early 2025 in February. Hearn says he wants to match Shakur against…

BoxingScene August 23, 2024

Euro News: Cecilia Braekhus planning star-studded send-off in Norway

The newly crowned WBC interim super-welterweight champion Cecilia Braekhus is reportedly planning a final fight to close out her long career. According to Norwegian publication NRK, Braekhus (38-2-1) will fight on March 8, 2025 at the Unity Arena in Fornebu, Norway. The guest…

BoxingNews24 August 23, 2024

Shakur Stevenson Signs Two-Fight Deal With Matchroom: Hearn’s High Hopes And Escape Route

Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed today that he’s signed Shakur Stevenson to a two-fight deal. The first match will be against Joe Cordina on October 12th, and the second will be against William Zepeda in February. Hearn says if Shakur (22-0, 10 KOs) is “triumphant” in…

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