Fights from the weekend: Opetaia finishes off Glanton
Opetaia & Co.: A few top fights were on the program last weekend (March 7 – 8). BOXSPORT compiles the most important results. Saturday, March 7 Superfeder: Reo Saito vs.…
Opetaia impressively dominates Glanton
Jai Opetaia once again underlined his class in the cruiserweight division. The Australian dominated Brandon Glanton over twelve rounds – and secured his first belt of the new Zuffa Boxing…
Eddie Hearn wants to sign more MMA fighters?
Following the signing of Tom Aspinall by the new Matchroom Talent Agency, Eddie Hearn hints that more big names from MMA could follow. Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn appears to be…
Sebastian Fundora: “Don’t hide from anyone!”
The WBC half-middleweight champion wants to make a statement against former world champion Keith Thurman and underline his position at the top of the 154-pound division. WBC half-middleweight world champion…
UFC champ Tom Aspinall signs with Eddie Hearn
The British UFC heavyweight champion expands his team outside the Octagon – while Eddie Hearn and Dana White face off in a promoter’s duel. Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall…
IBF does not sanction Opetaia-Glanton fight
The IBF refuses to sanction Jai Opetaia’s scheduled title defense against Brandon Glanton after it was confirmed that a Zuffa cruiserweight title is also on the line. Undefeated cruiserweight champion…
Fights at the weekend: Opetaia, Salas & Co.
There are almost no top fights on the schedule next weekend (March 6 – 8). The only important fight is Jai Opetaia’s title defense in Las Vegas. Saturday, March 7…
Inoue on Nakatani: “I have to be wide awake”
The biggest Japanese boxing match of the moment is official: Naoya Inoue will defend his Undisputed Superbantam crown against Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome on May 2. Both champions…
WBC orders Roach vs. Zepeda
Lamont Roach Jr. gets the big chance to win the WBC World Championship lightweight belt. The WBC has scheduled a duel for the vacant belt against William Zepeda. Lamont Roach…
Quote of the week: Lawrence Okolie
“From my point of view, Usyk is not interested in a fight against Agit Kabayel. He has fought everyone at all times and can look back on a terrific career.…
Jai Opetaia: Is the Benavidez showdown coming after Glanton?
Jai Opetaia has his focus firmly set on Brandon Glanton, but the IBF cruiserweight champion is also looking ahead to future challenges – most notably David Benavidez. Undefeated IBF cruiserweight…
Haney calls for “clear negotiations” for Garcia rematch
According to Devin Haney, a rematch against Ryan Garcia is possible if negotiations are fair. Otherwise he wants to box WBA champion Rolly Romero. Devin Haney, the WBO welterweight champion,…