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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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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”

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Friday night at York Hall: David Adeleye claims WBO European HW title after R2 TKO vs. Dmytro Bezus

David Adeleye celebrates victory after the WBO European Heavyweight Title fight between David Adeleye and Dmytro Bezus at York Hall on February 17,...

In a main event tussle of two 10-0 unbeaten heavyweights, David Adeleye reigned supreme with a second-round TKO finish against Ukraine’s Dmytro Bezus on Friday night, topping the York Hall bill after well-earned title victories for Mark Chamberlain, Henry Turner and more besides. Continue reading “Friday night at York Hall: David Adeleye claims WBO European HW title after R2 TKO vs. Dmytro Bezus”

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BOXXER London: Azim outboxes durable Reyes, after Chelli and Denny earn comfortable decision wins

Light-welterweight prospect Adam Azim improved to 8-0 and won his first professional title with a lopsided UD win over Santos Reyes. Beforehand, Viddal Riley passed his latest cruiserweight test and Zak Chelli outboxed a frustrating American over 10 rounds after Tyler Denny successfully defended his English middleweight title against a competitive Brad Pauls showing. Continue reading “BOXXER London: Azim outboxes durable Reyes, after Chelli and Denny earn comfortable decision wins”

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BOXXER London preview: Adam Azim relishes main event role, Denny-Pauls in a domestic duel and more

Adam Azim of England and his opponent Santos Reyes go head-to-head during the BOXXER Fight Week Media Day at BOXPARK Wembley on February 08, 2023 in...

Light-welterweight prospect Adam Azim prepares to headline his second card in eleven weeks this Saturday against an unknown quantity in fellow unbeaten boxer Santos Reyes, topping the bill from Wembley’s OVO Arena. Zak Chelli returns at super-middleweight against stern overseas opposition, Tyler Denny defends his English middleweight strap vs. a determined Brad Pauls while Caroline Dubois and Viddal Riley are among the notable names also set to feature. Continue reading “BOXXER London preview: Adam Azim relishes main event role, Denny-Pauls in a domestic duel and more”