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
Joshua’s Return to the Ring Set for March/April: Opponent Still Undecided Eddie Hearn has previously told reporters that Anthony Joshua’s next fight is slated for late March or early April, with possible dates being March 25 or April 1. The bout is expected to take place at the O2 Arena in London. Although no opponent … Read more
O’Connell Aims to Make Bridges Quit Shannon O’Connell says she will make Ebanie Bridges quit when the bitter Aussie rivals clash for the IBF Bantamweight World Title at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday, December 10, shown live worldwide on DAZN. Ebanie Bridges Accused of Taking Things Personally The pair have been embroiled … Read more
Anthony Joshua Trainer Unclear As Former Unified Champion Exploring Options Stateside Former unified heavyweight champion, Britain’s Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) parted with long-term trainer Robert McCracken after his first defeat to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, and since then Joshua’s training situation has been the centre of wide speculation and debate. Anthony Joshua’s New Trainer It … Read more
Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title with a 10th-round TKO victory over long-time rival Derek Chisora, improving his record to 33-0-1 (24 KOs) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Despite Chisora suffering his third loss to Fury, the “Gypsy King” believes his toughest test in the heavyweight division is yet to come. Tyson Fury … Read more
Top Rank founder Bob Arum recently criticized Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing, accusing the British promoter of squandering his $1 billion budget with little to show for it, and labeling him a “joke” in the U.S. market. In response, Hearn fired back during an interview with ID Boxing, claiming that Top Rank has essentially “given … Read more
Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight championship with a 10th-round TKO win over long-time rival Derek Chisora, improving his record to 33-0-1 (24 KOs) on Saturday night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Chisora, meanwhile, suffered his 13th career defeat and his third loss to Fury. Fury’s Elbow Injury and Surgery Plans Following the fight, … Read more
Daniel Dubois made the first defence of his WBA Regular World Title this evening against South African Kevin Lerena at the Tottenham stadium on the Fury vs Chisora undercard. But controversy ensues as the official rules state Lerena actually should have been called the winner. Fans were left shocked mid-way through the first round as … Read more
Former world super middleweight champion, Liverpool’s Callum Smith (29-1, 21 KOs), has expressed openness to considering a fight with unbeaten domestic rival Joshua Buatsi (16-0, 13 KOs) ahead of his scheduled title shot. Speaking to IFL TV, Smith stated he is willing to entertain an offer for a bout with Buatsi before his guaranteed world … Read more
The British Super Welterweight title bout will be decided this Friday, December 2, on ‘Judgement Night’ in Newcastle, as Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (12-1-1) looks to dethrone current champion Troy Williamson (19-0-1) at the Utilita Arena, live on Channel 5. The Road to the Championship Clash Kelly currently holds the WBO International Super Welterweight title after … Read more