By Ruth Raper BOXING is a machine that never stops moving, each day bringing a new headline and, with that headline, the possibility of a new champion or the downfall of an existing one. The stars that shine brightly today will be largely forgotten tomorrow. Some will remain in the public eye as pundits, or … Read more
FREE agent Shakur Stevenson will meet with Eddie Hearn on Monday (July 15) as he continues to seek out the best deal for his career. The 27-year-old defeated Artem Harutyunyan eight days ago to sign off on his time working with Top Rank, where he became a three-weight world champion. Stevenson’s performance drew criticism, but … Read more
THE RESULT: Gervonta “Tank” Davis secured a spectacular knockout victory with an uppercut followed by a left hand that took down Frank Martin in the eighth round of their main event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Davis successfully defended his WBA lightweight title in the process. KEY MOMENTS: Martin had a strong start in the … Read more
SOMETIMES, when watching Vasiliy Lomachenko in action, one can’t help but wonder whether in the end only his ambition and the pressure on him to find challenges has dirtied what could have been a pristine – yes, even perfect – record. It could be argued, of course, that this is just the nature of the … Read more
BOXING is a sport of fine margins. One minute, you’re fighting Devin Haney for all the marbles at lightweight, three judges’ scorecards away from realizing a lifelong undisputed dream, and the next, you’re traveling halfway across the world to challenge for a vacant belt. That is the situation Vasiliy Lomachenko finds himself in as he … Read more
Where to Watch Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos? In the UK, Sky Sports will broadcast the fight, while in the US, ESPN+ will televise it. Location of Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos The fight will take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Lomachenko has never fought professionally in Australia, but has previously boxed … Read more
By Matt Christie SCORING fights and the system of doing so is arguably the most debated subject in boxing. This week’s Boxing News highlights the difference in opinion on the matter is stark. Whether it’s Mikaela Mayer feeling aggrieved, Natasha Jonas feeling relieved or Maxi Hughes feeling cheated (after George Kambosos, the man who beat … Read more
By Elliot Worsell CORNER stoppages are unique and fascinating because they represent the one time a prolonged period of contemplation – by boxing’s standards anyway – has led to a crucial and final decision. The decision, of course, is to end a fight, which, in a boxing ring, is a decision at any other stage … Read more
