Jarred Cross – July 19, 2023 Noongar boxer Alex Winwood has climbed to no.2 in the World Boxing Council’s strawweight ratings, earmarking a push to get his hands on a world title in the division. WBC’s ratings released this week places Winwood behind only Mexican fighter Luis Castillo on the list of challengers to interim champion Yudai […]
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ROUND 12: THE BIRTH OF THE NEXT MEXICAN IDOL?
July 18, 2023 By Mauricio Sulaimán / Son of José Sulaimán / WBC President WORLD BOXING COUNCIL Mauricio Sulaimán, President Rio Bamba No. 835, Col. Linda Vista México City, D.F., México, 07300 Phones +52 (55) 57150309 | +52 (55) 51195276 www.wbcboxing.com R.I.P. – WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán – 1931-2014 This […]
IBA President meets with Sri Lankan Prime Minister and pledges his continued support of boxing in the nation
Lausanne, Switzerland (July 18, 2023) – The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena, has given today a warm welcome to IBA President Umar Kremlev and his delegation. The two leaders discussed the development of national sports and, in particular, boxing including the organization of international competitions in the country, support of the National […]
TYLER “SHORT FUSE” TOMLIN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
CHEATHAM COUNTY, TN (July 18, 2023) – Lightweight prospect, Ty “Short Fuse” Tomlin (14-1, 9 KOs) is ready to get back into the ring this Saturday, July 22, 2023, as he wraps up training camp for his upcoming fight against Abdel Sauceda (11-3, 7 KOs). The scheduled 8-round bout, promoted by Misfits Boxing in association […]
Strategic decisions voted on by IBA Board of Directors with China selected to host the International Boxing Day and Global Boxing Forum
Lausanne, Switzerland (July 17, 2023) – The International Boxing Association’s (IBA) Board of Directors convened on Saturday in Phuket, Thailand, revealing the new strategic approach and an enhanced event portfolio. A significant highlight from the meeting includes the confirmation of China as the host country for this year’s International Boxing Day and Global Boxing Forum, […]
Two WBF Title Fights In Zimbabwe July 28
(July 17, 2023) – Two World Boxing Federation (WBF) championship fights, one International and one All Africa, are set for July 28 in Harare, Zimbabwe. WBF International Lightweight champion Evans Husayihwevhu will make his first title-defense, taking on Israel Kammwamba from Malawi. Husayihwevhu is 13-1 (7) since turning pro in 2018, and captured the WBF […]
UNBEATEN LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER FRANK MARTIN EDGES ARTEM HARUTYUNYAN IN WBC TITLE ELIMINATOR THRILLER HEADLINING LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
LAS VEGAS – July 15, 2023 – With his famed trainer imploring him to get a knockdown, Frank “The Ghost” Martin rallied late and dropped Artem Harutyunyan in the 12th round to solve his more experienced opponent, capturing a close but unanimous decision in the toughest fight of Martin’s career in a WBC Lightweight Title […]
IBA Champions’ Night: undisputed winners crowned in Phuket
Lausanne, Switzerland (July 15, 2023) – Patong Boxing Stadium witnessed IBA Champions’ Night thrilling boxing bouts that became history with its crème de la crème rivals from around the globe. In the exhibition warm-up fight of the day, two Thai boxers Khamron Klaphaisan and Adeison Boonvichit showed their skills in a 3-round format, where Klaphaisan celebrated […]
Martin Vs Harutyunyan
(July 15, 2023) – TONIGHT: Undefeated top contender Frank “The Ghost” Martin takes on undefeated Olympic bronze medalist Artem Harutyunyan in a WBC Lightweight Title Eliminator topping action live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. […]
Christina Linardatou Looks to make it Two-for-Two as she Challenges Alycia Baumgardner in Detroit
NEW YORK (July 15, 2023) – TONIGHT at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Christina Linardatou will attempt to become undisputed junior lightweight champion when she tries to defeat reigning champion Alycia Baumgardner for a second time. Linardatou, who is managed by Brian Cohen, handed Baumgardner her only loss when they squared off on July 28, […]