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LONDON, England — Stoic and set for a Las Vegas flight to start training camp this weekend, Johnny Fisher was full of quiet confidence that he’ll produce a standout showing come May 17, silencing all doubts hanging over from his topsy-turvy display against ex-sparring partner Dave Allen in December.
Continue reading “Johnny Fisher fully focused and Vegas-bound to start camp before Allen rematch”
Jaded by the same questions about rehydration clauses, anti-doping case transparency and the like, Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn’s face lights up when the topic of his latest upcoming debutant Omari Jones is introduced. So then, what makes him special?
Continue reading “Hearn: Omari Jones is the full package, a star in the making ahead of his pro debut”
The sight of Arnold Barboza Jr and Teofimo Lopez verbally jawing at one another through a video call during last month’s Last Crescendo bill certainly filtered through to Jack Catterall. Seeing them confirmed for a championship clash in Times Square on May 2 days later would’ve felt even worse. Continue reading “Hearn maintains Catterall’s team want him to jump straight back in big fight”
Paddy Donovan boxed beautifully but suffered a first defeat of his six-year pro career Saturday night in dramatic circumstances, disqualified having crunched Lewis Crocker with a right hook moments after the bell sounded to end round eight of their 12-round IBF welterweight title final eliminator. Continue reading “Paddy Donovan insists team will appeal disqualification after Crocker controversy”
NINE months to the day of a surprisingly wide 12-round decision defeat by Willy Hutchinson in Riyadh, British light-heavyweight contender Craig Richards will find himself navigating choppy waters on away soil once again – this time knowing another loss could spell the end of his decade-long professional career.
Continue reading “McCrory matchup is career-defining for Craig Richards, Hearn and Sims agree”
TOTTENHAM, NORTH LONDON — Chris Eubank Jnr started as he meant to go on during Thursday’s London press conference for his April 26 grudge match against Conor Benn, insisting he didn’t cross any lines before debunking Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn’s claims at a 60-40 financial split, among other public declarations. Continue reading “Eubank Jr verbally spars Hearn, refutes 60-40 claims, pledges £50k for nixed undercard”
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — It was an unforgettable week for manager Vadim Kornilov, overseeing redemption as Dmitry Bivol avenged his first career defeat by Artur Beterbiev to become the undisputed light-heavyweight king. Later this year, a super-bantamweight stablemate could join him in rarefied air if recent positive discussions are to be believed. Continue reading “Kornilov: Inoue-Akhmadaliev being discussed for September 14 in Japan”
ANB ARENA, SAUDI ARABIA — They had to wait four months longer than expected, though Saturday night proved one of sweet vindication for newly-crowned undisputed light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol’s team, headed by manager Vadim Kornilov as Artur Beterbiev was dethroned. Continue reading “Kornilov uneasy about 114-114 scorecard before Bivol details his lingering injuries”
ANB ARENA, SAUDI ARABIA — They say revenge is a dish best served cold. Dmitry Bivol weathered a storm en route to a gutsy majority decision victory over Beterbiev, tying their series at one win apiece and claiming undisputed light-heavyweight gold, setting up a trilogy after yet another razor-thin duel going the full championship distance. Continue reading “Dmitry Bivol claims undisputed light-heavyweight titles after another razor-cloze Artur Beterbiev duel”
Continue reading “Eddie Hearn expects Pacheco to headline May show, Christian Mbilli among options”
Continue reading “Joseph Parker stays cool in the chaos as Last Crescendo show must go on”
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — In the Mandarin Hotel’s lounge area, a fan spots Hamzah Sheeraz and asks for a picture. He’s not the only one. Soon enough one turns to three and before long, the 25-year-old’s engaging in conversation as he gears up for his maiden world title shot against WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames, some 11 miles from here, on February 22. Continue reading “Hamzah Sheeraz and embracing the weight of expectation”
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