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Janibek confirms coaching change, open to super-middleweight move

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JANIBEK Alimkhanuly is three weeks away from his latest world title defence, a unified middleweight champion on a seemingly never-ending pursuit of undisputed status at 160lbs, but as this interview begins, there’s something he wants to get off his chest. Continue reading “Janibek confirms coaching change, open to super-middleweight move”

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Price explains Mayer-Ryan prediction before ‘great fight’ in March 29 rematch

Mayer vs Ryan 2: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks tonight | The Standard

FRESH from a savvy showcase win over Natasha Jonas on Friday night, The Ring and unified welterweight world champion Lauren Price cast her eye on Mikaela Mayer’s WBO title defence against Sandy Ryan in three weeks’ time. Continue reading “Price explains Mayer-Ryan prediction before ‘great fight’ in March 29 rematch”

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Natasha Jonas on her relationship with ‘gentle giant’ Joe Gallagher

Business as usual': Joe Gallagher, Natasha Jonas, and the battle against  cancer

IBF/WBC welterweight champion Natasha Jonas embarks on a big fight week knowing there aren’t many left for her, though Olympic champion and unified titleholder Lauren Price could serve as a willing adversary further enhancing the 40-year-old’s legacy come Friday night.

Continue reading “Natasha Jonas on her relationship with ‘gentle giant’ Joe Gallagher”

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Paddy Donovan insists team will appeal disqualification after Crocker controversy

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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”

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Kornilov uneasy about 114-114 scorecard before Bivol details his lingering injuries

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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”

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Dmitry Bivol claims undisputed light-heavyweight titles after another razor-cloze Artur Beterbiev duel

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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”

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Joseph Parker stays cool in the chaos as Last Crescendo show must go on

Joseph Parker looks on during a press conference ahead of the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker as part of...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — When Joseph Parker’s longtime manager David Higgins makes a rare public appearance, shuffled off to the side as the undercard press conference unfolds, you can sense something is awry. Even with the Floyd Schofield mess, this was all going too swimmingly.

Continue reading “Joseph Parker stays cool in the chaos as Last Crescendo show must go on”

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Anthony Cacace content to continue upsetting the big guns, one at a time

Anthony Cacace during a press conference at Andaz, London Liverpool Street. Picture date: Friday February 14, 2025.

LIVERPOOL STREET, CENTRAL LONDON — Anthony Cacace can’t help but smile. This time last year, unexpected fight delays saw his proposed IBO/IBF super-featherweight unification with Joe Cordina postponed three months. He’s pitched a career-best campaign since then and this week, fields questions from yours truly in preparation of his Leigh Wood assignment in a May 10 headliner.
Continue reading “Anthony Cacace content to continue upsetting the big guns, one at a time”

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Derek Chisora drops Otto Wallin twice, wins 49th fight in Manchester headliner

Derek Chisora poses for a photo with his team and guests as he celebrates victory following the Heavyweight fight between Derek Chisora and Otto...

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND — Tonight proved a fitting celebration of Derek Chisora’s career. Win or lose – plenty of both over an 18-year career – many fans and contemporaries travelled across the country to witness supposedly his final appearance on British shores, in appreciation of a national treasure. Continue reading “Derek Chisora drops Otto Wallin twice, wins 49th fight in Manchester headliner”

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Ellie Scotney calls out Skye Nicolson after unifying 122lb titles – Hearn responds

Ellie Scotney celebrates victory with her belts following the Women's IBF, IBO and WBO World Super Bantamweight titles' fight between Ellie Scotney...

Ellie Scotney reaffirmed her desire to become undisputed super-bantamweight champion after skilfully outpointing Mea Motu in Nottingham, starting a promising 2025 campaign with another world title victory. However, another Matchroom-based titleholder in the division directly above is also of interest… Continue reading “Ellie Scotney calls out Skye Nicolson after unifying 122lb titles – Hearn responds”

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Opetaia: Whether boxing or navigating politics, you’ve always got to adapt

Jai Opetaia celebrates winning against David Nyika during the IBF And Ring Magazine Cruiserweight World Title Fight between Jai Opetaia and David...

Jai Opetaia is two weeks removed from his latest assignment – another stoppage win – dismissing former sparring partner David Nyika in four rounds to retain his IBF/Ring Magazine titles after original opponent Huseyin Cinkara withdrew through injury. There was to be no fairytale story, though Opetaia still fancies unifying a cruiserweight division with movement aplenty at the top. Continue reading “Opetaia: Whether boxing or navigating politics, you’ve always got to adapt”