Category: Boxing

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 […]

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 […]

Kiwitt & Simon Jr. Set To Collide For WBF World Title

(November 15, 2023) – On November 24 at the Deutches Haus in Flensburg, Germany, Freddy Kiwitt and Harry Simon Jr. will collide for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Super Welterweight title. “Pretty Boy” Kiwitt, 24-3 (14), a Liberian born German, is a former African (ABU) and WBO European champion, besides having won various […]

Jimmy Kelly Jr ready to push towards Janibek and middleweight names, returns Wednesday on ProBox TV

(November 13, 2023) – World title challenger Jimmy Kelly Jr is ready to push on to the big names at middleweight as he returns to the ring this Wednesday night on ProBox TV.  Kelly Jr gave an insight into his year-ending ten-rounder against fellow world title challenger Juan Jose Velasco.  The Manchester native said, “I’m […]

Boxing Promoter Luis DeCubas Sr. Honored to be Nominated for Induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

MIAMI, FL (November 13, 2023) – Boxing promoter Luis DeCubas Sr., a 40-year veteran in the sport, has been nominated for induction into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame, marking a momentous milestone in his illustrious career. With over four decades dedicated to the sport of boxing, DeCubas Sr. is receiving the recognition and […]

Conto, Cruz, Benjamin, Brady, Outlaw and Jones Get Hands Raised

NEW YORK (November 12, 2023) – Six members of the Split-T Management displayed winning performances this past Friday night at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. Those members include Sonny Conto, LeAnna Cruz, Greg Outlaw, Dante Benjamin, Haven Brady Jr. and Oshae Jones. “Split-T Showcase” which was promoted by King’s Promotions, drew a capacity crowd to […]