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Rising middleweight talent George Liddard (1-0, 1 KO) has inked a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, following an impressive start to his professional career in 2022. The 20-year-old prospect from Essex is set to become one of the most exciting names in the 160-pound division as he embarks on his journey under … Read more
April Showdown Set for London Despite Initial Scotland Announcement Denzel Bentley (17-2-1, 14 KOs) will defend his British Middleweight championship against Scotland’s Kieran Smith (18-1, 7 KOs) on April 15, according to the latest British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) circular. Initially announced to take place in Scotland, it has now been confirmed by Smith’s … Read more
Global Sports Streaming Giant Expands Its Reach with Over 75 New Rights Acquisitions DAZN, the global sports streaming service, has announced a substantial growth in both subscribers and revenue in its latest annual review. With over 75 new sports rights acquired in the past year, DAZN is now recognized as the world’s largest sports broadcaster. … Read more
Anthony Joshua, Britain’s former unified heavyweight champion, has reportedly chosen Derrick James, the 2017 Ring Magazine Trainer of the Year, as his new coach for the foreseeable future. Sources have revealed that Joshua, after parting ways with his previous trainers, will now work with James, who is based in Dallas, Texas. Derrick James: A Proven … Read more
Promotional Dispute Between Eddie Hearn, BOXXER and Lawrence Okolie Heads to Legal Process over contract dispute Eddie Hearn, chairman of Matchroom Boxing, remains adamant that WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Lawrence Okolie still has one fight left on his promotional contract, despite disputes from Okolie and his former management team, 258 MGT. The ongoing contractual disagreement … Read more
Concerns Over Inactivity and Legal Issues Threaten Super Fight Eddie Hearn, chairman of Matchroom Boxing, has cast doubt on the highly anticipated showdown between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia, slated for April. Speaking on the DAZN Boxing Show, Hearn expressed skepticism about the fight’s likelihood, citing the unpredictable nature of both fighters. Will Tank … Read more
Puerto Rico vs. Mexico Showdown for Featherweight Supremacy Amanda Serrano is set to battle Erika Cruz in a historic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico clash for the Undisputed World Featherweight Championship. Alycia Baumgardner will also fight for glory, taking on Elhem Mekhaled for the Undisputed World Super-Featherweight crown. The much-anticipated bouts will be held at the … Read more
Mayer Targets Baumgardner’s Only Conqueror in Hopes of a RematchFormer unified super featherweight champion Mikaela Mayer (17-1, 5 KOs) is strategically positioning herself for a rematch with her rival, Alycia Baumgardner (13-1, 7 KOs), by taking on Christina Linardatou (14-2, 6 KOs) in 2023. Linardatou is the only fighter to have defeated Baumgardner in the … Read more
Matchroom’s Newcastle Event to Spotlight Young Prospects NoSmokeBoxing reports that the upcoming Matchroom event on February 18 will likely take place at the 9,000-capacity Utilita Arena. The event is set to be headlined by Pat McCormack in a ‘step-up’ 10-round title fight. This showcase is part of a broader initiative by Matchroom Boxing to highlight … Read more