Bivol: Why would I give Alvarez a light heavyweight rematch?
Andrew Karlov
May 8, 2023, 7:01 a.m.

Revenge between Saul Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) and Dmitry Bivol (21-0, 11 KOs) is tentatively scheduled for September 16. However, it is not yet clear whether the Russian will give Canelo a chance to recoup last year's defeat.

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Andy Cruz signed with Eddie Hearn
Andrew Karlov
May 8, 2023, 6:01 a.m.

Eddie Hearn has a lot of great boxers in his stable, but he may have been able to sign potentially the biggest star. Cuban Andy Cruz, Olympic champion and three-time world champion in Olympic boxing, will join the ranks of Matchroom Boxing and further enhance the prestige of the already ...

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Frank Sanchez: "First Arreola, then the title fight"
Andrew Karlov
May 8, 2023, 5:01 a.m.

A month ago Chris Arreola (39-7-1, 34 KOs) and Frank Sanchez (22-0, 15 KOs) won quick wins in their regular fights, earning $25,000 each. According to the plans of their promoters, it was supposed to be just a warm-up before the face-to-face meeting, and the Cuban confirms that ...

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Hearn pleased with Ryder's performance
Andrew Karlov
May 7, 2023, 1:17 p.m.

John Ryder (32-6, 18 KOs) lost in Mexico on Saturday Saul Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) in a one-sided battle. However, his tenacity impressed his promoter, Eddie Hearn.

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Prograis Paro June 17 in New Orleans
Andrew Karlov
May 7, 2023, 12:09 p.m.

WBC World Lightweight Champion Regis Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) officially signed a contract with the promotional organization Matchroom Boxing. The American will return to the ring on June 17 in New Orleans, where he will meet with the unbeaten Liam Paro (23-0, 14 KOs).

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Rematch Alvarez-Bivol 16 September
Andrew Karlov
May 7, 2023, 11:02 a.m.

Revenge between Saul Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) and Dmitry Bivol (21-0, 11 KOs) will be held on September 16. Bivol's WBA light heavyweight title will be at stake in the fight.

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Gvozdyk stopped Bolotniks in the sixth round
Andrew Karlov
May 7, 2023, 3:17 a.m.

Former WBC light heavyweight champion Alexander Gvozdyk (19-1, 15 KOs) scored an early victory in the sixth round over Rickards Bolotniks 19-7-1, 8 KOs). The fight began slowly, but when Gvozdyk went ahead, he began to cause obvious problems for Bolotniks and, as a result, was able to ...

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Alvaez beat Ryder on points
Andrew Karlov
May 7, 2023, 2:13 a.m.

Undisputed super middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) won by unanimous decision over the WBO mandatory challenger John Ryder (32-6, 18 KOs) in front of 55,000 spectators in the main event of the evening at Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.

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Buatsi beat Stepin on points
Andrew Karlov
May 7, 2023, 12:24 a.m.

In the battle of unbeaten light heavyweights, the bronze medalist of the 2016 Olympic Games Joshua Buatsy (17-0, 13 KOs) won by unanimous decision over Pavel Stepin (18-1-1, 12 KOs) in the main event of the evening at the World Resort Arena in Birmingham, England. Buatsi looked preferable ...

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Named the fees of Alvarez and Ryder
Andrew Karlov
May 6, 2023, 3:52 p.m.

Tonight in Mexico Saul Alvarez (58-2-2, 39 KOs) and John Ryder (32-5, 18 KOs) will fight for all four super middleweight titles and both will earn good money. Of course, the final amount of their royalties will depend on pay-per-view sales, but both will also have guaranteed amounts.

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