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This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Click here for Part 1, highlighting Andy Foster’s background as a fighter-turned-commissioner. A boxer who takes two punches for every one he lands probably isn’t going to last long. A boxer who gives two for every one…

Eddie Hearn has confirmed that an offer has been sent to Floyd Schofield for a bout with WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. Stevenson was due to face his mandatory challenger William Zepeda on the upcoming Riyadh Season card on February 22 in Saudi Arabia.…

There was nothing but respect between flyweight contenders Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai at today’s final press conference ahead of their fight on Saturday. They meet at the Resorts World Arena in the Matchroom main event with Olympic gold medal winner Yafai, 8-0 (6 KOs),…

Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo has stepped into the boxing world as a manager, signing WBA No. 12-ranked cruiserweight Paul Bamba. The 35-year-old fighter is promoted by Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna’s Rising Star Promotions. Bamba is set to face Rogelio "Porky" Medina in a 10-round bout…

The December 7 bout between Souleymane Cissokho and Egidijus Kavaliauskas has been postponed after Cissokho broke his hand in sparring. Boxium Promotions made the announcement today that the bout, scheduled for Malabo in Equatorial Guinea, will be postponed. In statement, the promotional outfit said: “Following…

Stephen Smith has been immersed in boxing his whole life, but taken aback at the commitment it takes to be a trainer. The Liverpudlian, whose services are increasingly highly sought after, is a student of the game and one of four brothers to have…

Ahead of their clash in Manchester next year, heavyweight contenders Derek Chisora and Otto Wallin squared off for the first time today. The contest, at the Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday, February 8, will be the 49 th of Chisora’s career and…

This Thursday, Americans will gorge themselves on turkey and stuffing, argue with their relatives, and fall asleep watching football as they celebrate Thanksgiving. Not all of us at BoxingScene will be partaking in turkey, some of us will be avoiding family, and a few of…

Most observers didn’t expect Rafael Espinoza to leave the Charles F. Dodge Civic Center with the WBO featherweight title in December 2023, but he did, and after earning a decision over Robeisy Ramirez, the new champion from Guadalajara, Mexico, has done everything in his power…