Quote of the week: Frank Warren
“If he could do that, it would be the biggest thing that has ever happened in world boxing.” Promoter Frank Warren on his protégé Fabio Wardley. The Brit recently caused…
Itauma vs. Franklin as headliner at Warren’s “Magnificent 7”
Anniversary: The heavyweight duel between Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin is at the top of promoter Frank Warren’s fight card on January 24 in Manchester. Frank Warren opens his 45th…
AGON Sports: New Cuban talents launch professional careers
Cuba opens the next chapter: Olympians and national champions make their professional debut at the AGON event “Cuban Boxing Night” on November 29 in Varadero. The second “Cuban Boxing Night”…
Fights from the weekend: Safar celebrates commanding victory
Ortiz, Safar & Co.: Only a few top fights took place last weekend. BOXSPORT compiles the most important results from November 7 and 8. Friday, November 7 IBO World Lightweight…
Lopez: Mega-fight against Stevenson already in January?
Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson are apparently set for a spectacular title duel in New York. A fight that could shape the start of 2026 in boxing. Teofimo Lopez, reigning…
Ennis and Hearn push for superfight against Ortiz Jr. in 2026
After Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s quick win over Erickson Lubin, Jaron “Boots” Ennis and promoter Eddie Hearn are calling for a mega-clash between the middleweights. While Vergil Ortiz Jr. made short…
Vergil Ortiz Jr. stops Erickson Lubin in Fort Worth
Vergil Ortiz Jr. defends WBC interim half-middleweight title impressively – Robin Sirwan Safar also impresses at cruiserweight. Half-middleweight Vergil Ortiz Jr. left no doubt about his class on Saturday evening…
Fights at the weekend: Ortiz, Lubin & Co.
This coming weekend (November 7 – 9) there are some top fights on the schedule. Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Erickson Lubin meet in the semi-main event. Friday, November 7 IBO…
Number of the week: 8,000,000
8,000,000 US dollars – that’s how much Claressa Shields will receive for her contract extension with Salita Promotions. The deal between Claressa Shields and Salita Promotions for 8 million dollars…
New player in the PPV business – Opetaia vs. Cinkara on Stan
A new player enters the boxing stage: Stan takes over Opetaia vs. The change of rights could complicate further mega-fights, including Opetaia-Ramirez. A new streaming giant is entering the boxing…
IBF orders purse bid for Dubois vs. Sánchez
The planned IBF eliminator between Daniel Dubois and Frank Sánchez goes to purse bid. The decision will be made on November 13. The path to the next IBF heavyweight mandatory…
Event canceled! Baumgardner vs. Beaudoi is also postponed
The mega evening in Miami has been canceled! The world championship fight between Leïla Beaudoin and Alycia Baumgardner has also been postponed indefinitely. The scandal surrounding Gervonta “Tank” Davis has…