Dmitry Bivol avenged his only career loss with a majority decision victory over Artur Beterbiev, becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion in a thrilling rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dmitry Bivol secures a majority decision victory over Artur Beterbiev in a thrilling rematch to claim the undisputed light-heavyweight championship in Riyadh, marking Beterbiev's first professional defeat.
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set for a rematch in Riyadh for the undisputed light-heavyweight title, featuring a stacked card including Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol face off in a rematch for the undisputed light-heavyweight world titles in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event features high-profile bouts and is broadcast live in the UK.
Irish super-featherweight boxer John Cooney has tragically passed away at 28, following a brain injury sustained during a title defence in Belfast. The boxing community mourns the loss of a promising athlete.
Derek Chisora secures a unanimous decision victory over Otto Wallin, marking a significant milestone in his boxing career and positioning him as a mandatory challenger for the IBF heavyweight title.
Harlem Eubank has extended his unbeaten boxing record to 20-0-0 following a unanimous decision win over French boxer Nurali Erdogan. The bout was Eubank's debut in the welterweight division, held in Newcastle, and presented several challenges, including a point deduction and a cut from a head clash. Despite the tough fight, the judges scored with a clear advantage for Eubank. Co-promoter Nisse Sauerland criticised Erdogan's performance, hinting at future high-profile matchups for Eubank, including potential battles on home ground in Brighton. The undercard also showcased notable up-and-coming talent, reaffirming the vibrant British boxing scene.
Jake Paul has expressed a keen interest in fighting Canelo Alvarez following his victory over Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium. Paul believes challenging Alvarez for the cruiserweight championship would be a significant milestone in his boxing career and could transform the sport. Despite Alvarez's mixed feelings about fighting Paul, the match could draw considerable attention and revenue, further elevating Paul's status as a potential contender in the boxing world.
Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez clinched the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles with a unanimous decision victory against Britain's Chris Billam-Smith in a thrilling match held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Demonstrating superior agility and strategic prowess, Ramirez showcased exceptional boxing skills, overcoming Billam-Smith's initial aggression to dominate the later rounds. This victory marks a significant milestone for Ramirez as he looks to further unify the cruiserweight division by targeting IBF champion Jai Opetaia. The event also featured notable victories from Arnold Barboza Jr., William Zepeda, and Oscar Collazo, highlighting a night of impressive performances across various weight divisions.
Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion, is scheduled to return to the boxing ring on 15 November 2024 to face YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Texas. This marks Tyson's first match since 2005, after previously withdrawing due to health concerns. The fight, which will be streamed live on Netflix, is drawing significant attention, partly due to the 31-year age gap between the fighters. With a co-main event featuring a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, the event promises to be a notable one in the boxing community.