ORANGE, CA (July 7, 2023) – After an illustrious and groundbreaking journey spanning over two decades, Thompson Boxing Promotions, founded by the late Ken Thompson, has made the difficult decision to conclude its operations. Thompson Boxing will be holding its final “Path to Glory” show on Friday, July 21, 2023, marking the end of an […]
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ENNIS VS. VILLA OFFICIAL WEIGHTS, AND COMMISSION OFFICIALS
Interim IBF Welterweight Title – 12 Rounds Jaron Ennis – 145 ½ lbs. Roiman Villa – 146 ½ lbs. Referee: David Fields; Judges: Lynne Carter (Pa.), Mark Consentino (N.J.), John McKaie (N.Y.) Middleweight Bout – 10 Rounds Yoelvis Gómez – 159 lbs. Marquis Taylor – 158 lbs. Referee: Harvey Dock; Judges: Ronald McNair (N.Y.), Robin […]
IBA delivers extensive development modules for Oceania Boxing Confederation
Lausanne, Switzerland (July 6, 2023) – IBA’s development program for Oceania has started with a series of Educational Courses for the Oceania National Federations personnel. This includes IBA 1-Star R&J and ITO Courses that brought together more than 25 participants from Oceania region within OCBC Junior and Youth Boxing Championships in the capital city of […]
DON KING PRODUCTIONS’ VONDA CARSON & JOHN MOCEYUNAS ELECTED TO FLORIDA BOXING HALL OF FAME
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (July 5, 2023) – Two of Don King Productions’ longtime members—Vonda Carson and John Moceyunas—were elected to the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame. Carson and Moceyunas were honored this past weekend in St. Petersburg, FL. “I am thrilled that the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame has recognized two of Don King Productions’ […]
ROUND 12: THE NEW ERA OF CANELO BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 30
By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán July 5, 2023 The most important boxer of the last decade, Mexican Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, has revealed the details of his immediate future in boxing. He signed with Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) to fight his next three bouts in what […]
Silva excited for Sylvie Clash; Believes experience is key
Tampa, FL (July 5, 2023) – On Saturday, August 5, lightweight contender Willian “Babyface” Silva meets highly-touted Ashton Sylve at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, TX as part of a DAZN pay per view card headlined by Jake Paul against Nate Diaz. The card is presented by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Real Fight […]
IBA Champions’ Night to take place in Phuket featuring La Cruz, Dusmatov, and Lopez
Lausanne, Switzerland (July 5, 2023) – – The next edition of IBA Champions’ Night will take place in Phuket, Thailand on 15 July 2023 featuring our top boxers fighting to become the Champion of Champions. An exciting fight card of seven bouts are awaiting both a local and international crowd that remain passionate about the […]
JIMMY KELLY THROWS HIS NAME INTO THE HAT FOR GOLOVKIN HOMECOMING
(July 4, 2023) – England’s Jimmy Kelly has somewhat reinvented himself in recent years. The Manchester-based middleweight has ventured to American shores since his collaboration with ProBox TV last year. Kelly (27-3, 10 KOs) upset the odds by defeating Kazakhstan’s Kanat Islam last year in Plant City. He has since tasted defeat at the hand of Jaime […]
JORDAN LARUCCIA RETURNS FOR TITLE CHALLENGE IN PERTH HEADLINER
(July 4, 2023) – September 1st will be the return of the iconic Thunderdome boxing series, based out of Metro City in Perth, Western Australia. Headlining the bill will highly touted prospect Jordan Laruccia who will look to go 6-0 as he challenges Fano Kori 8-5 for the Australian National Boxing Federations Australasian Super Welterweight […]
Tiger Johnson, Dante Benjamin and DeAndre Ware Pick up Home State wins in Toledo
NEW YORK (July 3, 2023) – Three Split-T Management fighters from the state of Ohio emerged victorious on Saturday night with wins in their home state at The Huntington Center in Toledo. 2020 United States Olympian Tiger Johnson remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Jonathan Montrel in a junior welterweight bout. […]