Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (18 November 2023)– The Congress of African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today with Presidential elections as the key point of agenda. Mr. Berhanu Eyassu Wossen from Ethiopia was elected as new the AFBC President by acclamation, being the only candidate following a withdrawal from the other candidates. […]
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IBA Champions’ Night to feature title fights in Dubai
Lausanne, Switzerland (18 November 2023) – The IBA to present title fights at its Champions’ Night in Dubai where the best athletes are facing each other in a pro-style boxing format. In the main event, the Olympic champion from Russia Albert Batyrgaziev faces a 3-time World champion from Cuba, Lazaro Alvarez for a first of a kind IBA professional title in a 10-round bout […]
OFFICIAL FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 301 AT WINTRUST ARENA IN CHICAGO
BELLATOR 301 Main Card: #2-Jason Jackson (17-4) defeated C-Yaroslav Amosov (27-1) via KO at 2:08 of round three IC-Patchy Mix (19-1) defeated C-Sergio Pettis (23-6) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:51 of round two #2-Raufeon Stots (20-2) defeated #6-Danny Sabatello (14-4) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) #6-AJ McKee (21-1) defeated #5-Sidney Outlaw (17-6) via […]
Undefeated Andres Cortes, Challenges WBO and WBC Champions Emanuel Navarrete and O’Shaquie Foster
LAS VEGAS, NV (November 17, 2023) – Undefeated super featherweight, Andres “Savage” Cortes (20-0, 11 KOs), based in Las Vegas and promoted by Top Rank Inc., has boldly thrown down the gauntlet, expressing his desire to face Mexico’s WBO world champion Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs), and WBC champ O’Shaquie Foster (21-2, 12 KOs). Cortes’ […]
IBA President Umar Kremlev discusses future World Championships host opportunities and key issues facing boxing
Paris, France (17 November 2023) – IBA President Umar Kremlev held a press conference with boxers in Paris to address key issues facing the boxing community. President Kremlev touched on future events to be held in France, including IBA Champions’ Night in Paris and Lyon that are scheduled for 2024. ‘France is a wonderful country with huge history and Paris is a […]
Jae Sung Song Defends WBA Asia Pacific Title November 25
(November 17, 2023) – World Boxing Federation (WBF) Asia Pacific Featherweight champion Jae Sung Song will defend his title on November 25 in Gongju-si, South Korea. Sung Song, a 27-year-old southpaw, will face China´s Bingcheng Zou on a card staged by Geugdont Promotion. The champion, 3-0-1 (3), last fought in June when he knocked out […]
SHOT AT WORLD TITLE WITHIN REACH FOR AUSSIE SENSATION BOXER ALEX WINWOOD
Jarred Cross – November 16, 2023 The World Boxing Council has mandated a final eliminator between Noongar boxer Alex Winwood and Mexico’s Luis Castillo for 2024 – putting pieces in place for a shot at the strawweight world title. An outright position to meet current champ, Japan’s Yudai Shigeoka (8-0), beckons for the victor. Winwood, currently rated […]
JOHAN GONZALEZ EARNS UPSET DECISION, JUSTIN PAULDO PUTS ON AN IMPRESSIVE OUTING & EMILIANO MORENO SCORES A HIGHLIGHT REEL TKO
(November 16, 2023) – ProBox Promotions continues to be the number one destination for mid-week boxing as the card from Wednesday, November 15 delivered, which streamed live on the ProBoxTV YouTube page and app. This week’s bouts saw another upset decision during the main event, the birth of a potential new player in the lightweight […]
IBA President Umar Kremlev meets Pope Francis
Vatican (November 15, 2023) – President of the International Boxing Association (IBA) Umar Kremlev has met with Pope Francis today in the Vatican to champion a message of global peace. Emphasizing unity beyond borders, religions, and nationalities, the leaders discussed the power of sports, like boxing, in fostering understanding and harmony among diverse communities. Their […]
Dubai prepares to host landmark IBA events: Congress, Global Boxing Forum, and Champions’ Night in December
Lausanne, Switzerland (15 November 2023) – In a major announcement, Dubai has been chosen as the location for the International Boxing Association (IBA) Ordinary Congress, set to be complemented by the influential Global Boxing Forum and the star-studded IBA Champions’ Night on 9 December 2023. The Ordinary Congress, a cornerstone event for the IBA, will […]