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Harlem Eubank scores two knockdowns, improves to 17-0 with decision win over Miguel Antin

Harlem Eubank earned knockdowns in rounds six and seven en route to another wide decision victory, this time against short-notice opponent Miguel Antin in a scrappy, gruelling co-main event at York Hall overnight. Elsewhere on Wasserman’s card, there were R1 finishes for Jesse Brandon and Matty Harris before Harry Scarff’s enthralling battle with Jordan Dujon in the headliner. Continue reading “Harlem Eubank scores two knockdowns, improves to 17-0 with decision win over Miguel Antin”

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Task remains the same for Harlem Eubank, after another late change for Wasserman

Two Wasserman shows live on Channel 5 in consecutive weeks, and last-minute replacements for main event boxers in both. The situation is far from ideal, but nonetheless one that unbeaten light-welterweight Harlem Eubank can’t pay much attention to – he’s busy plotting 2023 as the year where he truly establishes his pedigree on the domestic scene. Continue reading “Task remains the same for Harlem Eubank, after another late change for Wasserman”

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Benavidez’s barrage of punishment decisive vs. spirited Plant display, as he calls for Canelo clash

David Benavidez walks away from Caleb Plant after a 12-round WBC super middleweight fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 25, 2023 in Las Vegas,...

David Benavidez got what he wanted, a world-class opponent in former IBF world champion Caleb Plant – who posed questions aplenty for the 26-year-old. It required patience, especially with a trigger-happy referee, but he finished viciously in a commanding decision win before calling out undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez, who returns on May 6 vs. John Ryder. Continue reading “Benavidez’s barrage of punishment decisive vs. spirited Plant display, as he calls for Canelo clash”

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Okolie defends WBO cruiserweight title with comfy but drab decision win vs. Light

Lawrence Okolie punches David Light during their 12x3 WBO World Cruiserweight Title fight at AO Arena on March 25, 2023 in Manchester, England.

He threatened a furious finish in rounds ten and eleven but David Light’s durability saw him survive, as WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie shook off ring rust and made the third defence of his title during a solid debut under new trainer SugarHill Steward in BOXXER’s Manchester main event.
Continue reading “Okolie defends WBO cruiserweight title with comfy but drab decision win vs. Light”

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Lyndon Arthur involved in competitive clash, outpoints short-notice opponent Boris Crighton

Boris Crighton punches Lyndon Arthur during the Light Heavyweight fight between Lyndon Arthur and Boris Crighton at University of Bolton Stadium on...

It wasn’t all plain sailing against a determined short-notice opponent, but light-heavyweight contender Lyndon Arthur finished stronger and scored a fantastic right-hand knockdown in the final seconds en route to a decision win over Boris Crighton in Bolton on Friday night. Continue reading “Lyndon Arthur involved in competitive clash, outpoints short-notice opponent Boris Crighton”

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Jermell Charlo rehabbing broken hand, targets July-August for title defence vs. Tszyu

Jermell Charlo answers questions during a press conference for his upcoming super welterweight fight against Brian Castano II at The Westin Los...

Having watched Tim Tszyu’s career-best win against former champion Tony Harrison on the Showtime broadcast earlier this month, undisputed light-middleweight titlist Jermell Charlo has provided an injury update and given a two-month summer timeline for the first defence of his 154lb titles. Continue reading “Jermell Charlo rehabbing broken hand, targets July-August for title defence vs. Tszyu”

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Opportunity calls as Chantelle Cameron gets her legacy-building wish on May 20 against Katie Taylor

Chantelle Cameron celebrates with the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO World Title belts and her coaches Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis after victory in the...

The worst-kept secret in women’s boxing was announced on Saturday night, as undisputed light-welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron prepares to make the first defence of her belts against undisputed lightweight titlist Katie Taylor in nine weeks’ time on enemy territory. The 31-year-old described it as a surreal feeling, and now has a chance to avenge an amateur defeat 12 years later. Continue reading “Opportunity calls as Chantelle Cameron gets her legacy-building wish on May 20 against Katie Taylor”

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Charlo, you watching? Tszyu outboxes, scores R9 finish against Harrison to clinch WBO interim title

Australian boxer Tim Tszyu celebrates victory over USA's Tony Harrison in their WBO super welterweight world title bout at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney...

In a battle of two light-middleweight contenders ending a year-long layoff, Tim Tszyu improved to 22-0 with pressure and deadly poise. The ambitious Australian earned a career-best win on home soil over former WBC world champion Tony Harrison as 11,740 cheered for him at the Qudos Bank Arena.
Continue reading “Charlo, you watching? Tszyu outboxes, scores R9 finish against Harrison to clinch WBO interim title”

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Watch closely: Elijah Garcia, father George hint at future Resendiz bout for teenage middleweight rising star

Elijah Garcia, 19, knocks out Amilcar Vidal in fourth round of middleweight bout

Hit too much for comfort early on, 19-year-old rising middleweight talent Elijah Garcia showed his power en route to a R4 stoppage win over Amical Vidal during an entertaining battle between two unbeaten prospects Saturday night. With world champion aspirations by the time he’s 21-22, he and father George have spotted a prospective opponent – one they shared a dressing room with.
Continue reading “Watch closely: Elijah Garcia, father George hint at future Resendiz bout for teenage middleweight rising star”

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Tim Tszyu, Tony Harrison expect big things before weekend’s interim world title fight

Tim Tszyu and Tony Harrison pose together ahead of the Creed III Sydney Premiere at the Hoyts Entertainment Quarter on February 28, 2023 in Sydney,...

Tim Tszyu believes he’ll make a statement, for all of Australia to savour, in a risky fight defending his interim challenger status on home soil. Tony Harrison feels the 28-year-old has bitten off more than he can chew. Who will be proven right? We’ll find out this weekend, in an impromptu matchup created by undisputed light-middleweight champion Jermell Charlo’s broken wrist injury. Continue reading “Tim Tszyu, Tony Harrison expect big things before weekend’s interim world title fight”

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Ambition and activity: Stephen McKenna eyes bigger challenges after passing Brandon Denes test

Stephen McKenna celebrates after the Welterweight fight between Stephen McKenna and Brendon Denes at OVO Arena Wembley on February 11, 2023 in...

Although calling out welterweight pair Conor Benn and Florian Marku attracted all the attention in the immediate aftermath of the 26-year-old’s win earlier this month, The Hitman’s confidence stems from years of California-based training – something most of his contemporaries haven’t experienced. He wants more. Continue reading “Ambition and activity: Stephen McKenna eyes bigger challenges after passing Brandon Denes test”

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Marshall discusses tactical gamble backfiring vs. Shields, open to Crews Dezurn matchup at 168lbs

Savannah Marshall looks on ahead of the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO World Middleweight Title fight between Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall on the...

Now-former WBO middleweight champion Savannah Marshall remains adamant she’ll avenge her loss to undisputed titlist Claressa Shields with different tactics a second time around, but the 31-year-old expressed a readiness to challenge Franchon Crews Dezurn for the undisputed belts at 168lbs as the Hartlepool native’s stock has risen despite a first pro defeat last October. Continue reading “Marshall discusses tactical gamble backfiring vs. Shields, open to Crews Dezurn matchup at 168lbs”