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”…
Oleksandr Gvozdyk was part of the famed 2012 Ukrainian Olympics team that featured seven fighters, five of whom medaled.
Gvozdyk pulled in bronze, while teammates Vasiliy Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk won gold, Denys Berinchyk won silver and Taras Shelestyuk took home gold.
Ukrainian…
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Subriel Matias, the IBF junior welterweight titleholder, has plans to put his own spin on boxing’s most famous “no mas” moment. The intimidating Matias, on the cusp of a homecoming fight, believes “NoMastias” will make an appearance Saturday night in his native Puerto Rico. …
LAS VEGAS – Whittling down the prized moments of prizefighting from 30 years inside the primary arena of the fight capital of the world is not an easy task, especially for someone who has been so close to all of the epic action.
So…
LAS VEGAS – Terrell Gausha is on the cusp of being where he has always wanted to be.
The 2012 Olympian from Ohio has been a pro for 12 years and on Saturday has the opportunity to sit atop the sport and fulfill his destiny.…
LAS VEGAS – If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.
That’s the theory behind the planned September returns of both unbeaten Puerto Rican junior middleweight Xander Zayas and Brooklyn’s Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington to the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Top Rank…