Quote of the week: Rico Verhoeven
I’m ready for anyone. I’m here to stay. I think we’ve shown that we might be the best. I feel like the uncrowned king. Rico Verhoeven has recharged his batteries…
Stein vs. Sturm: “I have nothing to lose”
Granit Stein faces the biggest fight of his career on July 11 when he meets former champion Felix Sturm in Stuttgart – and wants to make the most of this…
Davis approaches World Championship fight against Haney
The WBO has made Keyshawn Davis the number one welterweight. This brings a world championship fight with champion Devin Haney closer. Keyshawn Davis is about to take the next big…
WBC gets serious: Usyk must fight Kabayel
Good news for Agit Kabayel: The WBC insists on a mandatory defense of champion Oleksandr Usyk against the German. Agit Kabayel’s long wait for a world title fight could soon…
Bounce. Back. Bigger – Boxing comeback with Kahraze & Co.
For 74 years, no boxing match took place at Vienna’s Heumarkt. On June 5, the time has come again when Bounce sends WBF champion Mobin Kahraze and other boxers into…
Shadalov & Wall: Title chances in Falkensee
Two AGON boxers, two title chances: Hamsat Shadalov and Paul Wall face landmark tasks on Saturday. This Saturday, two promising AGON pros are set to take important career steps. At…
Joshua comeback picks up speed
Anthony Joshua meets Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah. The Albanian brings 20 knockout victories with him – DAZN will show the fight live. Anthony Joshua is about to…
Kabayel announces: It’s time to act!
Agit Kabayel is tired of the long wait for Oleksandr Usyk. Tonight, the WBC mandatory challenger wants to tell his fans via social media what happens next. Agit Kabayel no…
Gassiev gets World Championship home game against Yoka
Murat Gassiev steps into the ring in Moscow on July 11 for his first title defense as WBA “regular” heavyweight champion. His opponent will be Olympic champion Tony Yoka. Murat…
WBC orders Mikaelian against Benavidez
David Benavidez is to go straight for the next cruiserweight belt. The WBC has signed champion Noel Mikaelian to defend his title against the WBA and WBO champion. David Benavidez…
Fights from the weekend: Bivol without losing a round
Bivol, Fress, Serrano & Co.: Last weekend (29 – 31 May) saw some top fights on the program. BOXSPORT compiles the most important results. Saturday, May 30 IBF, WBA Super…
Fress and Xhoxhaj draw in Magdeburg
Roman Fress vs. Armend Xhoxhaj ends in a split-decision draw in Magdeburg after a thrilling cruiserweight rematch. Cruiserweight contenders Roman Fress and Armend Xhoxhaj split last night at the Messehalle…