Category: Boxing

IBA Expresses Concerns On IOC Statement, Responds On Key Issues

(September 9, 2022) – The International Boxing Association notes the comments in respect of the recent communication from the IOC; this includes a revised version of the Paris 2024 Boxing Qualification System (OQS). Whilst we acknowledge the changes, IBA remains concerned, specifically with regards to the removal of the ranking pathway which was originally agreed […]

Ra’eese Aleem States Facts On Why He Deserves A World Title Shot Against Stephen Fulton

LAS VEGAS, NV (September 7, 2022) – After an impressive performance this past Sunday, Ra’eese “The Beast” Aleem (20-0, 12 KOs), lived up to his moniker as he clearly defeated “Magic” Mike Plania (26-2, 13 KOs), via a ten-round dominate unanimous decision, in a manner unlike any fighter had prior. Aleem ended Plania’s 11-fight winning […]

Austrian Champ Nikolic Fighting For WBF Intercontinental

(September 8, 2022) – Austrian Cruiserweight champion Stefan Nikolic is ready to take the next step in his career, when he fights Colombian Julio Cesar Calimeno for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental title on September 17. Promoted by Bounce Boxpromotion and televised by ORF Sport +, the fight will appropriately take place at […]

BREWART JR. vs. JAMES

ONTARIO, CA (September 7, 2022) – Undefeated middleweights Richard Brewart Jr. (12-0, 4 KOs) and Joeshon James (6-0, 3 KOs) will clash in an 8-round main event on Thompson Boxing’s “Locked ’N Loaded” card. In the 8-round co-main event, Roberto Meza Jr. (15-2-1, 8 KOs) takes on Isaac Avelar (16-5, 10 KOs) in a featherweight showdown. “Locked […]

Shefat Isufi Defends WBF World Title Against Ryan Ford

(September 7, 2022) -World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Light Heavyweight champion Shefat Isufi will make his first title-defense on September 16, when he faces Canadian challenger Ryan Ford at the Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Isufi, 35-4-2 (24), won the WBF world title in April, defeating Bulgarian Grigor Saruhanian by unanimous decision. He has […]

Star Boxing Sits Down With Undefeated Cruiserweight Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera Ahead Of His Potential Career Defining Bout Against Two-Time World Champion Badou Jack

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (August 10, 2022) — Sometimes a name just sticks. While attending Synergy Alternative High School in East Hartford, Connecticut, a young Richie Rivera was joking around with friends when they called him “Popeye” for the first time. Created in 1929, a corncob pipe and sailor hat remain the trademark of the beloved […]

Jordan White Retains WBC USNBC Super Featherweight Title

Hanover, MD (August 9, 2022) –Streaking super featherweight, Jordan White won his 10th straight fight as he retained the WBC USNBC title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Derrick Murray in front of another Jeter Promotions sold out crowd at The Hall inside Live Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland. The fight topped an action-packed […]

R&B Promotions Event For This Friday on The Battleship New Jersey Rescheduled for Sunday, August 28th

Camden, New Jersey (August 9, 2022)–This Friday night’s R&B Promotions fight card on board the Battleship New Jersey in Camden has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 28th. A full card of boxing with many of the same fighters that were ticketed for Friday night’s show will see action on August 28th. A formal announcement with […]

ESPN Knockout In Latin America To Broadcast Next Detroit Brawl, Featuring Ergashev, Izmailov And Michigan’s Best New Fighters

Wednesday’s (August 9, 2022) “Detroit Brawl” event will be broadcast on ESPN Knockout in Latin America starting at 8:00 pm EST from the historic Garden Theater in Midtown Detroit. Presented by Salita Promotions and featuring Detroit via Rakhmon, Uzbekistan’s IBF #6-, WBA #12-, WBO #8- and RING #8-ranked Shohjahon Ergashev (22-0, 19 KOs) and unbeaten WBO […]