Serhii Bohachuk’s coach, Manny Robles, says this week’s illness-related pullout by Israil Madrimov was a “slap in the face” for his fight. Bohachuk will now be fighting British fighter Ishmael Davis (13-1, 6 KOs) on December 6th in a 12-round co-feature spot.
Illness Or Excuse?…
HAMBURG – WBC and WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora has said his next fight will be the expected bout against Errol Spence. Spence last fought in July 2023, losing via one-sided stoppage to Terence Crawford in Las Vegas – at welterweight – but…
It’s always sad when someone’s life comes to a premature end. But when I think about Israel Vazquez, there’s more of a connection because he’s given so much to the sport. As fans of boxing, we have more affection for guys like that. Vazquez…
Ryan Garcia looks chunky for his December 30th exhibition match against Rukiya Anpo in Japan. Garcia will be fighting Anpo in 19 days in Tokyo in a match that will be shown on Fanmio PPV for $49.99.
In a video clip, Ryan’s got his trousers…
Super middleweight Jaime Munguia says he would be ready to fight with Edgar Berlanga next year. Mexico’s Munguia, 28, is scheduled to take on Frenchman Bruno Surace in Tijuana on December 14, following the cancellation of an initial clash with Ronald Gavril. And Berlanga…
Lightweight prospect Abdullah Mason will return in February against Manuel Jaimes in a Top Rank card. It’s not a compelling match-up for the 20-year-old Mason, but it’s a predictable one after his last disappointing performance.
Mason vs. Jaimes: A Step Back?
Mason (16-0, 14 KOs)…
HAMBURG, Germany – The news that talks were underway to pair Teofimo Lopez Jnr and Jaron “Boots” Ennis created a surge of excitement. Ennis is seen as the best talent at 147lbs, while the 27-year-old Lopez has been undisputed at 135 and 140. …
Journalist Colin Hart sees Tyson Fury losing again to Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch in 11 days on December 21st. He doesn’t think Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) has improved since his 12-round split decision defeat to Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) on May 18th.
Colin believes…
Roy Jones Jnr famously played basketball and defended his IBF super middleweight title against Eric Lucas on the same day (June 15, 1996). Jones suited up at point guard for the Jacksonville Barracudas of the United States Basketball League, and later that night in…